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The Circumcision

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows six people surrounding a table. In the center, a person is passing a baby to another person on the right. A woman with a halo stands to the left with her arms extended towards the baby. Another figure to her left holds a staff and looks at the baby. Above, three more figures observe. The setting is indoors with an abstract backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2162 × 2184 px
Public Domain
Yes
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