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The Virgin Crowned by Two Angels

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman holding a child. The woman has long hair and is dressed in a flowing gown. She has a halo around her head and two winged figures are putting a crown on her head. There are flowing lines and a plant in the foreground. The artwork is done in a monochromatic woodcut style.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
white line woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
2830 × 4468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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