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The Madonna and Child with an Apple

Annibale Carracci

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman holding a child. The woman has her head tilted towards the child, with a serene expression. She has detailed facial features and curly hair, with a nimbus around her head. The woman wears a garment with a ruffled neckline and a drape covering her. The unclothed child faces towards the woman and is nestled in her arms. The background has horizontal lines, creating a minimal setting that directs focus on the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1590/1593
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3046 × 4240 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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