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The Madonna with the Clock

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

The image features several figures within a circular border. A seated woman wearing a crown and robes holds a child on her lap. To her right, a figure in robes with obscured facial features and on the left, an angelic figure with wings. Scrolls and embellishments surround the figures within the circular frame, set against an intricate background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1490
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3187 × 3420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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