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The Betrothal of the Virgin

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a religious scene. The scene depicts a group of people in old-fashioned clothing. A man and a woman are positioned in the center, holding hands. The man on the left wears a long robe and a cap, and holds out his right hand to the woman on the right. The woman wears a long dress and a head covering. The group of people surrounding them wear similar old-fashioned clothing and head coverings. They stand in an ornate archway with carvings at the top. The archway has a stone texture and a large opening leading to a hallway with columns. The scene appears to be indoors. The image is titled "The Betrothal of the Virgin" and was created by Albrecht Dürer.

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635 × 893 px
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