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Madonna and Child

Spanish 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper half of two figures in a close embrace. The figure on the left is a child with short hair, a round face, and a halo. The other figure is a woman with long hair, a halo, and a crown. The woman has a serene expression and is wearing a robe with star patterns. Both figures are surrounded by a circular design with green and red colors in the background. At the bottom, there is text that reads "MARIA DEL CARMELI." The background is a light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1475/1500
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Dimensions
2708 × 3819 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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