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The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception

Ubaldo Gandolfi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure of a person positioned in a kneeling pose, surrounded by multiple cherubs. The person has long, flowing hair and a serene expression. They are wearing long, flowing robes. The cherubs have curly hair and are holding a garland or wreath. Some are floating on clouds. The background is filled with clouds, creating a heavenly scene. No jewelry is visible on the main figure, but the atmospheric elements enhance the ethereal quality of the setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1768/1778
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over red chalk and graphite on cream laid paper
Dimensions
3689 × 5175 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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