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The Virgin in a Robe Embroidered with Ears of Corn

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This image features two figures in an ornate interior. One figure stands with long hair, wearing a patterned robe and a large halo or headpiece. They face a seated figure on a throne, dressed in red. The room has detailed architectural elements, including an arched ceiling with patterns. An object resembling a blue candlestick sits on a table or platform nearby. The image is encased in an orange-red frame.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in gray, rose, yellow, red, blue, green, gold, and orange
Dimensions
2784 × 3666 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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