Virgin of the Adoption
Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Ingres was a French Neoclassical painter known for his precise draftsmanship and idealized forms. His portraits and historical scenes emphasized clarity, elegance, and a mastery of line, making him a key figure in 19th-century academic art.
Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres created Virgin of the Adoption in 1858. It is now part of the collection at National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
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