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Albrecht Dürer

The Holy Family with Two Musician Angels

1511
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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

In a whimsical detail, Dürer included two cherubs seated at the feet of the Virgin who attempt to play a lute and a bagpipe, heralding the celebration of the new family.

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