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Santo de Retablo (Virgin Mary)

Robert W.R. Taylor and William Kieckhofel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body depiction of a person within an oval frame, surrounded by decorative elements at the top. The person is standing with their hands clasped in a prayer-like position. They have a serene facial expression, with long brown hair flowing down their back and a crown atop their head. The person is dressed in a flowing robe with a blue outer garment and a white undergarment, tied with a sash. Below their feet are three cherubic faces on a cloud-like base. In the background, there is a tree to the right, a ladder, and a building structure that appears to be a small chapel to the left. The scene is set against a halo-like glow around their head.

Artwork Details

Date
1939/1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3351 × 4511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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