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The Naming of the Virgin Mary

Marcantonio Franceschini

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts several figures in a historical or religious setting. In the center, a bearded man in a long robe and bishop's mitre holds an infant, looking upwards. To his left is another person in a long robe. In the lower right corner, there are kneeling figures including a praying woman, a woman holding an infant, and a man with his hand on his chest. A standing woman holds a child and gestures towards the center. The sky above has clouds, cherubs, and angels, some holding an object with "MARIA" inscribed on it. The background features architectural elements and figures in draped clothing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1690
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk
Dimensions
5580 × 9016 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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