The Virgin Adoring the Sleeping Christ Child

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Botticelli's composition, inspired by the work of Filippo Lippi, is unusual in two respects: canvas paintings were still uncommon at this time and the

National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery

Title

The Virgin Adoring the Sleeping Christ Child

Date

c.1490

Medium

tempera & gold on canvas

Measurements

H 122 x W 80.3 cm

Accession number

NG 2709

Acquisition method

purchased with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Art Fund, the Scottish Executive, the Bank of Scotland, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Sir Tom Farmer, the Dunard Fund, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Woodcock (donation made through the American Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland) and private donations, 1999

Work type

Painting

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