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Madonna and Child with Two Monastic Saints

Possibly Lombard 15th/16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a circular design featuring four figures. In the center, there is a woman holding a child. To the left of the woman, there is a figure wearing a crown. To the right of the woman and child, there is another figure with radiating lines around the head. The circular engraving is bordered by a metal rim, with intricate hatching patterns in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th/early 16th century
Medium
nielloed silver
Dimensions
8392 × 8283 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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