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Original - Chiaroscuro woodcut of the Virgin and Child by Bartolommeo Coriolano, created between 1630 and 1655.
Reason
It was a surprise to discover that the old lead image at Mary (mother of Jesus) was less than 100K; this is one of the most frequent themes of historic Christian art. Located a high resolution woodcut from a seventeenth century artist whose biography lacked an illustration. Also useful at the chiaroscuro article. Restored version of File:Mary Coriolano.jpg. If anyone would like a compressed courtesy copy please post a request; would be glad to make one.
Articles this image appears in
Mary (mother of Jesus), Bartolommeo Coriolano, Chiaroscuro
Creator
Bartolommeo Coriolano
When this is the best available, then this is it. A high resolution scan helps by making it possible to do the best restoration possible given the material. GerardM (talk) 08:19, 1 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Mary Coriolano2.jpg --wadester16 03:34, 5 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]