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The Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Anthony Abbot and a Donor

Girolamo Romanino

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of five people in monochromatic brown tones. Four figures are fully visible, with two standing at each end, one sitting in the center holding a baby, and one kneeling. The figures have simple features indicating age and gender, along with detailed clothing. The background features a tree, suggesting an outdoor setting. In the upper left corner, a handwritten annotation is visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1515/1519
Medium
red chalk (wetted for counterproofing) on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
5168 × 5648 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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