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Madonna and Child

Andrea Andreani after Francesco Vanni

National Gallery of Art

The woodcut image depicts a woman looking down at a sleeping baby. The woman has closed eyes, gently styled hair, and is dressed in flowing robes. The baby has a halo around its head and is lying in the woman's lap. The background shows abstract forms and rays of light.

Artwork Details

Date
1591/93
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut from 2 blocks in black and gray-brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3488 × 4365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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