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Madonna between Saints Catherine and Barbara

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three seated figures arranged beneath an ornate archway. In the center, a woman holds a child on her lap with both having halos. To her right, a figure holds a sword and leans towards her. To her left, another figure holds a tower-like structure and a green palm frond. All figures wear long tunics in shades of red. The archway is decorated with floral embellishments and green foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
1440/1460
Medium
woodcut in warm black, hand-colored in red lake, buff, green, and yellow
Dimensions
3332 × 4702 px
Public Domain
Yes
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