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The Virgin and Child Crowned by One Angel

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated woman holding a child on her lap. The woman sits upright, with her head slightly tilted towards the child. She has long, flowing hair and wears a long draped garment. The child is also seated, with curly hair and wearing a ruffled outfit. Both have a halo around their heads. An angel with wings is depicted above them, holding a crown over the woman's head. In the background, there is a detailed landscape with buildings, trees, and a river. A wooden structure is partially visible, and the date "1520" and a monogram are engraved at the bottom left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1520
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3386 × 4613 px
Public Domain
Yes
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