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The Virgin of the Rocks
The Virgin of the Rocks from Panels from the S. Francesco Altarpiece, Milan
Leonardo da Vinci
about 1491/2-9 and 1506-8
The Virgin of the Rocks
Leonardo da Vinci
1452 - 1519
The Virgin with the Infant Saint John the Baptist adoring the Christ Child accompanied by an Angel ('The Virgin of the Rocks')
Panels from the S. Francesco Altarpiece, Milan
about 1491/2-9 and 1506-8
Oil on poplar, thinned and cradled
189.5 x 120 cm
Inscribed
Bought, 1880
NG1093
Sainsbury Wing Exhibition

Further information

Essentials

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In depth

  • Mysterious Virgin
  • The hidden Leonardo
  • Restoring Leonardo
  • Technical Bulletin: Treatment, Technique and Display of 'The Virgin of the Rocks'
 
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