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Virgin and Child with the Apple (verso)

German 15th/16th Century, after Martin Schongauer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman holding a child. The woman has long hair, and wears a flowing garment. The child has short curly hair and sits on the woman's arm, facing the viewer with an alert expression. The background is a light-colored surface with subtle textures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1475
Medium
pen and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
7546 × 11280 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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