Disputed Heavenly Ascension

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A religious painting in the style of a Neo-classical ceiling mural by Jean-François de Troy, depicting the Assumption of the Virgin and Saints including Mary and cherubs and putti. The central figure is the Virgin Mary, dressed in a white tunic and a blue cloak, with a golden halo around her head, ascending to heaven with her arms outstretched, standing on billowing clouds. To her right, another female figure with dark hair pulled back, wearing a blue tunic and a long, golden gown, floats above clouds, looking upwards with her arms raised. A cross and a golden staff stand near her. To her left, cherubs and putti with wings are flying and reclining on more clouds, some appearing to guide red, flowing drapery that runs vertically up the canvas. One cherub holds onto a golden staff, another is perched on a cloud, and two more are emerging from behind the drapery. Below the Virgin Mary, another figure, seen from the back, is visible in blue and red. At the bottom of the canvas, three golden, bowl-like structures emerge from a sea of clouds, each containing people. On the far left, a woman with dark hair and a wide-brimmed hat sits with her back