The artwork titled “Ascension” is a creation by the renowned Surrealist artist Salvador Dali, completed in the year 1958. The medium employed is oil on canvas, which measures 115 x 123 cm. As an emblematic piece of the Surrealism movement, this symbolic painting is currently held in a private collection. The artwork demonstrates Dali’s typical and intricate blend of dreamlike imagery and religious symbolism.
The artwork presents a dramatic scene dominated by a central figure, which is rendered with a striking attention to detail and anatomical precision. This figure appears to float against a backdrop that showcases contrasting elements of dark, fiery landscape and bright, luminous skies. The person’s outstretched arms and upward gaze reinforce the impression of ascension, as if they are either rising or being drawn towards an otherworldly plane. The painting is rich with symbolism, from the depiction of the human form to the various colors and forms that surround it, indicating contemplation on themes of spirituality and transcendence.
