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1529
Lucas Cranach the Elder gives us a surprisingly human take on the Virgin Mary here, ditching the usual stiff, haloed look for a woman with wild, cascading red hair that frames both her and the baby Jesus. The chubby infant sits comfortably on her lap, casually clutching what looks like a piece of bread or a cookie in his tiny hand, adding a touch of everyday realism to the sacred scene. Painted in 1529, this piece showcases the Northern Renaissance love for rich, velvety fabrics and pale, glowing skin against a dark background.
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