The Education of the Virgin
1852
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1852
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
This painting shows two women and a dog in a garden. The woman on the left is sitting and reading a book. The woman on the right is standing and looking at the book. The dog is lying on the ground near the seated woman. The women are wearing long dresses and headscarves. The background is a garden with trees and bushes. The sky is blue with white clouds. The painting is rich in color and detail, with a sense of calm and intimacy. Look up more works by artist Eugène Delacroix.
