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Madonna of the Book, Sandro Botticelli

Madonna of the Book

La Madone du livre (museum title)

Sandro Botticelli (Italian) (1445-1510)

Movement
Italian Renaissance
Date
1480–1481
Medium
Tempera on wood
Dimensions
39.6 × 58 cm
Collection
Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Italy
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
public domain

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