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Print (BM 1891,0414.1072) - Public domain monumental decor engraving
Summary
The Virgin Mary standing on a pedestal, in frontal view, holding Christ as a child; after Peter Paul Rubens. c.1646-1650
Engraving
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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Date
1550 - 1650
Source
British Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain
