John Heaton (jheaton) wrote,
John Heaton
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Artistic Advent: The Alba Madonna

The Alba Madonna
c. 1510
Raphael (1483-1520)
oil on panel transferred to canvas
The Alba Madonna
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

This work is known as the Alba Madonna because it was once owned by actress Jessica Alba. Further information and detail images of the painting can be found at the National Gallery web site.
Tags: advent: 2004, art: painting
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