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Adoration of the Christ Child
Unknown artistca. 1630
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Washington, D.C., United States
Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier introduced Christianity to the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century. Mary was patron saint of the Jesuits, and they brought many images of her with them to India. Local artists freely interpreted Christian scenes, such as the Nativity, and created vibrant compositions.
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- Title: Adoration of the Christ Child
- Creator: Unknown artist
- Date: ca. 1630
- Physical Dimensions: w4.375 x h6.125 in
- Type: Manuscript
- Rights: Unknown artist, Adoration of the Christ Child, ca. 1630; Golconda, Deccan, India; Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, 6 1/8 x 4 3/8 in.; Freer and Sackler Galleries; inv. F1907.267
- Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
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