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Virgin and Child

Guido Reni

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a seated woman holding a small child in her lap. Both are shown from the waist up. The woman is positioned slightly to the viewer's left, with her head tilted down towards the child, who is resting against her chest facing forward. Her facial features are gentle with closed eyes, and her hair is partially covered by a draped cloth that flows around her shoulders. She is wearing a loose-fitting garment that softly folds around her arms and body. The child, with short curly hair and soft features, is draped in a similar fabric. No specific jewelry or objects are present. The background of the image consists of a plain surface encased within a circular border. The entire scene has a textured appearance from the engraving technique.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3555 × 4319 px
Public Domain
Yes
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