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The Virgin Appearing to Saint John

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an intricate black and white illustration. It depicts a seated man, a crowned woman holding a child, and an eagle. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing draped robes and holding a writing quill. The woman wears a crown and her hair flows down her back. The child has curly hair and is seated on the woman's lap. They are surrounded by flowing garments that extend to a crescent moon. The background features decorative cloud formations and light rays. Elaborate calligraphic text appears above the illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
1510/1511
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3354 × 5204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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