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The Virgin Supporting the Body of Christ

Master F

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals, one male and one female, most of their upper bodies visible. The male figure is in the foreground, leaning left with his head down and supported by the female figure. He has a bearded face, sunken eyes, a crown of thorns, long hair, and visible ribcage. The female figure stands slightly behind and to the right, with a sorrowful expression. She has wide eyes and a hood covering her head. Both are dressed in robes. Above them are two shields with intricate designs. The background is a plain wall with halos around the heads of each figure, suggesting a religious context.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1490/1500
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2768 × 3824 px
Public Domain
Yes
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