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Life of the Virgin: Joachim and Anna Embracing under the Golden Gate

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white engraving of a scene depicting two elderly figures embracing. The figures are standing under an archway, with the man on the left wearing a long robe and hat, and the woman on the right wearing a long robe and head covering. They are surrounded by a group of people. A man on the left sits on one knee. The archway has decorative carvings on its sides and top. In the background, there are buildings and trees. The archway opens to a scene with a city or town. The sky contains birds. The border features intricate designs and patterns.

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634 × 893 px
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