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Icon of the Virgin and Child

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a tapestry with a central figure of the Virgin Mary wearing a dark blue robe and a head covering, holding a child. She stands with her feet on a footstool, flanked by two other figures: one on her left wearing a white robe and on her right wearing a blue and white robe. The central figures are surrounded by a red background and a border with floral patterns and portraits. Three figures wearing white robes and halos are depicted in a semi-circle above the Virgin. The outer border contains a green floral pattern with red flowers and 14 circular portraits. The tapestry has a black background. The title of the image is "Icon of the Virgin and Child".

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Dimensions:
573 × 900 px
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