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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