The Generosity of Empress Pulcheria
1644
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1644
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a woman in a long dress, surrounded by people. She's holding a bag and has a crown on her head. The people around her are dressed in old-fashioned clothes and are looking at her. The woman is probably important because she's wearing a crown and has a bag that might have money or food in it. The people around her seem to be looking up to her. If you like this painting, you might also like other works from the Baroque movement.
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