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The Virgin and Child

Paduan 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure holding a child on her lap. The figures are within an architectural structure with columns and arches, giving a shrine-like setting. The sculpture is made of a dark-colored material, possibly bronze. The seated figure is positioned under a scalloped canopy with floral designs on the sides. The work is intricately detailed, resembling a bas-relief with the figures and architectural elements standing out against the background in a slightly elevated manner.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
4014 × 6037 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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