The Virgin seated on a cloud
| Title | The Virgin seated on a cloud |
|---|---|
| Artist | Federico Barocci |
| Date | 1580–84 16th century |
| Medium | Etching with some engraving |
| Classification | Prints |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1917 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“The Virgin seated on a cloud” is a work by Federico Barocci, dated 1580–84. It is executed in etching with some engraving and classified as prints. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — released under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) via The Met Open Access.
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