Madonna and Child

Madonna and Child

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk, brush and bistre
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Accession Number
608-4
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Public domain
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Blessed Virgin Mary (Christian character) infants Jesus Christ (Christian character) Madonna and Child (Christian theme) women (female humans)

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