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The Virgin Nursing the Christ Child with Four Angels

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a medieval-style woodcut illustration with a central figure, a woman seated, holding an infant on her lap. The woman gazes at the child, with softly rendered facial features and wavy hair, wearing flowing garments. Both figures have halos. Around them are other figures, likely angels with wings and robes, each with a halo. The background is filled with foliage and grapevines.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2288 × 3271 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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