Lactation of St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Madonna, Mary holding the Christ-child, showing her breast to St. Bernard who is holding a book and a crozier

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Lactation of St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Madonna, Mary holding the Christ-child, showing her breast to St. Bernard who is holding a book and a crozier

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The image of Mary holding the Christ Child is a common depiction in Christian art and is known as the "Madonna and Child." It represents the mother of Jesus and her son and is a symbol of motherhood, love, and compassion.

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1480
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netherlands
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National Library of the Netherlands
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