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The Virgin Surrounded by Many Angels

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white artwork depicting a central female figure with a halo holding an infant, surrounded by many smaller figures of angels; the art is highly detailed and ornate; the female figure has curly hair and wears a crown of flowers and a long robe; the infant has no clothes on; there are flowers on the ground; a crown is presented to her by two angels; all around are angels big and small presenting flowers and objects; the year 1518 appears at the bottom.

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651 × 893 px
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