Christ Taking Leave of his Mother
1513
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1513
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Jesus saying goodbye to his mother, Mary. It's a quiet moment before he starts his journey. The artist used simple lines to tell this story, which is interesting because it was made a long time ago, and it still feels personal today. You can learn more about this kind of art by looking into the technique: woodcut.
