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Virgin and Child by Andrea Mantegna

Virgin and Child

Andrea Mantegna · 1460

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DETAILS
Artist
Andrea Mantegna
Date
1460
Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art
ART MOVEMENTS
Renaissance
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THE ARTIST

Andrea Mantegna

1431–1506 · Republic of Venice

Andrea Mantegna, a master of perspective and classical forms, transformed Renaissance painting with his sculptural approach and innovative prints.

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