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Madonna as Protectress

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman with long blonde hair and light skin, wearing a brown gown and blue mantle. Her arms are slightly extended and she has a serene expression. A dark halo-like circle frames her head. Surrounding her are smaller figures with only their heads and shoulders visible under her mantle. The background is textured with horizontal blue lines, enclosed by a red border.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in blue, red brown, yellow, gold, and red
Dimensions
2572 × 3431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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