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Summary
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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madonna
mary
christ child
angels
two angels
music
national library of netherlands
medieval manuscript
medieval
manuscripts
images of angels
maria
madonna and child
Date
1300 - 1500
Location
France
Source
National Library of the Netherlands
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Marked