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The Education of the Virgin

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A scene unfolds bathed in the soft light of an afternoon; two women are engrossed in a shared moment. One, older, her face etched with the wisdom of years, holds an open book, her gaze fixed on the words within. Beside her, a younger woman, perhaps a student, listens intently, her elegant features suggesting contemplation. The setting is idyllic; a lush, green expanse stretches out behind them, punctuated by trees whose leaves are rendered with a painterly freedom that hints at movement and light. The artist’s use of color is subtle, earthy tones are used to build a sense of peace and reverence, with delicate touches of blue and red adding contrast.

The Education of the Virgin

Eugène Delacroix

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1852

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3464 × 2857 px
555 × 460 mm

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