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Painting of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ, who holds a small bird, against a gold background with halos.

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This painting shows the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ on her lap, with both figures framed by gold halos and a gold leaf background. The Virgin wears a dark blue mantle over a red robe, while the child holds a small bird and rests on a red cushion. The work is catalogued under the title Virgin and Child by Benvenuto di Giovanni.

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