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Scenes of the Life of the Virgin, from an Altar Frontal

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image features a long, horizontal, rectangular piece of artwork depicting multiple scenes from the life of the Virgin. The artwork appears to be a textile or woven piece, possibly a tapestry, with a beige background. The artwork is divided into several sections, each showing a different scene. The scenes are rendered in muted colors such as blue, red, yellow, and white. The artwork shows a variety of figures, including the Virgin, angels, and other people. Some scenes appear to show everyday life, while others depict more formal or ceremonial events. The artwork has a rough, torn edge along the bottom and right side. A piece of tape is visible on the top right. The background of the image is beige.

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1263 × 259 px
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