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Holy Family with the Butterfly

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a Holy Family scene. A woman, presumably the Virgin Mary, sits on a rock or bench with a baby on her lap. She wears a long dress with a cloak draped around her. An older man with a long beard sits to her left. Above them, three figures float on clouds with lines radiating from them. The background shows a landscape with trees, buildings, and a body of water. A butterfly floats near the woman's head. The style is detailed and realistic with shading and texture. The overall mood appears serene and peaceful. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom center. The scene is framed by a border with rough edges.

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710 × 893 px
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