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The Education of the Virgin

Ubaldo Gandolfi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures seated together, with only the upper portions of their bodies visible. One figure is an older person with a raised arm, pointing upwards, defined facial features, a head covering, and holding an open book. The other figure is a younger person with smaller features, gently resting against the older individual, and looking upwards. Both figures wear draped clothing, set against a background with faint clouds and cherubic figures. The image has a sepia tone.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3099 × 3727 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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