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The composition is similar to some treatments of the subject made by Dürer in drawings and engravings, and the plants have parallels in his drawings. The iris is often a symbol of the sword of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin.
The painting is very probably produced by Dürer's assistants.
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How scientific analysis identified the hand of multiple artists in this work- See this painting in the Gallery
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN