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Half-length painting of the Virgin Mary in a blue veil and red robe, reading an open book with downcast eyes.

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The Virgin Reading, Bernardino Luini (1550), Museo del Prado. Via artnap.com

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The painting shows the Virgin Mary in half-length, lowering her gaze over an open book held in her hands. She wears a dark blue veil over reddish-gold hair, a red robe, and a white garment edged with gold.

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Date

1550

Medium

Painting

Museum

Museo del Prado

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Public domain

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