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The Virgin and Child

Andrea Mantegna

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays two figures from the waist up. One figure is a woman seated, holding a baby. The woman has a cloth wrapped around her head and wears flowing robes. The baby has curly hair and is looking outward. The background is simple with shading. There are no visible objects or jewelry in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1490
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3365 × 4089 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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