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The Virgin and Child with John the Baptist

Cornelis Schut I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing with three main figures and several background figures. The central figure is seated and holding a child on their lap. The adult figure has a softly drawn face, shoulder-length hair, and flowing clothing with shadows and folds. A small child is seated close by, and another child is standing to the left holding a staff. In the background are lightly sketched figures and indistinct shapes, possibly cherubs. The drawing has a textured appearance.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3705 × 3422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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