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Holy Kinship

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows multiple individuals arranged in a religious scene. At the center stands a crowned woman with long hair holding an infant. She is dressed in a red and green robe. Behind her are lines suggesting veneration. To her left and right are figures with halos, dressed in colorful robes. Some individuals are crowned. Decorative scrolls with ancient-style script are present. The background is light.

Artwork Details

Date
1490/1500
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in green, yellow, red lake, and light brown
Dimensions
5115 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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