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The Virgin

Giovanni Bottani, after Giuseppe Bottani

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in a three-quarter view, displaying her upper body from the waist up. She is positioned with her head tilted slightly upwards and to her left, her eyes gazing in the same direction, and her hands are gently crossed over her chest. The woman's facial features are soft and delicate, with a serene expression; she has a slender face and long hair flowing over her shoulders. She is dressed in a flowing robe with intricate lines depicting the fabric's folds. The background is a simple, lightly textured pattern, without any additional objects or jewelry present.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 18th century
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3076 × 4142 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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