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Virgin and Child under a Canopy

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woman in a dark green robe and red dress holding a naked baby. A kneeling woman in a white dress and gold cloak is to her right. They are under an ornate stone canopy with four pillars. The canopy has intricate carvings and statues. Behind the canopy is a landscape with buildings, trees, and mountains. The woman holding the baby has long red hair. The kneeling woman wears a large hat and holds a parchment. The floor is tiled with a geometric pattern. The scene is set against a blue-grey sky. The artwork is titled "Virgin and Child under a Canopy" by Albrecht Dürer.

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543 × 893 px
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