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The Marriage of the Virgin

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting featuring three figures. A central figure wearing a mitre and robe reaches out hands towards two other figures in ceremonial attire. The scene is set in an architectural interior with a patterned window on the right side. The color scheme includes blues, reds, greens, and an orange border. The style resembles early medieval manuscript illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
1480/1490
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, rose, blue, green, yellow, black, gold, and orange
Dimensions
2904 × 3750 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette