Virgin and Child with the Apple (verso)
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Virgin and Child with the Apple (verso)

TitleVirgin and Child with the Apple (verso)
ArtistGerman 15th/16th Century, after Martin Schongauer
Datec. 1470/1475 15th century
Mediumpen and black ink on laid paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineRosenwald Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Virgin and Child with the Apple (verso)” is a work by German 15th/16th Century, after Martin Schongauer, dated c. 1470/1475. It is executed in pen and black ink on laid paper and classified as drawing. 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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