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The Virgin in the Niche

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman holding a child. The woman is standing in a side profile and looking at the child. She has a serene expression and wears a headdress. The child has soft curls and looks up at the woman. The woman's clothing is long and flowing with intricate folds. A halo-like illumination frames them from behind. The background has cross-hatched lines creating a textured effect.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1518
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2785 × 4347 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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