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Artwork:
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Virgin Mary interceding for mankind, The
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Artist:
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UNKNOWN; Illustrator of 'Speculum humanae salvationis', Germany (?), c. 1400-1500
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Date:
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C. 1400-1500
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Technique:
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Coloured pendrawing on paper
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Location:
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Museum Meermanno Westreenianum, The Hague
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Notes:
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From "Speculum humanae salvationis" of Germany (manuscript "Den Haag, MMW, 10 C 23"). Full title is "The Virgin Mary, interceding for mankind, presents St. Dominic and usually also St. Francis of Assisi to Christ. Christ brandishes three spears or arrows to destroy the sins of pride, avarice, and lust."
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Subject:
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The Virgin as Intercessor
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