The image depicts two figures in a detailed illustration. The central figure is standing and holding a smaller figure, likely a child, in their arms. The larger figure wears a crown and has a serene expression. The hair flows down in soft curves, typical of classical depictions. The clothing is long and flowing. Rays emanate from the central figures. A smaller figure on their knees is positioned towards the larger figures. The background includes architectural elements like a chapel with a cross and natural elements like trees.

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Madonna of the Hernleberg

German 17th Century

1626

Medium: woodcut printed in orange on laid paper
Classification: Print
Dimensions: sheet: 14.9 × 9.6 cm (5 7/8 × 3 3/4 in.)
Culture: Freiburg
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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