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A Virgem e o Menino, by Unknown, unspecified, 1510

A Virgem e o Menino

Unknown

1510

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Virgem e o Menino is a 1510 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Christ Child, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1510 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman holding a baby, with a parrot perched on her chest. The woman has long, dark hair and wears a dark robe with a white headband. The baby is naked, wrapped in a white cloth, and looks up at the parrot. The background is a warm, golden color. The woman's gentle expression and the baby's curious gaze create a sense of intimacy and tenderness. The parrot adds a touch of playfulness to the scene.

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