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Christ Blessing the Virgin, Martin Schongauer, c. 1476
Martin Schongauer, portraitMartin SchongauerGerman, 1440–1491

Christ Blessing the Virgin

c. 1476 · Print

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Where is “Christ Blessing the Virgin” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

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This tender interaction between Christ and his mother takes place in a heavenly arbor after the Resurrection. Mary and a trio of angels bow their heads and elegantly pray in response to Christ’s blessing gesture. Although he has assumed the crown of heaven and holds the orb of the earth, Christ’s bare feet peep out from under his robes, hinting at his continuing humility.

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1956.864

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PrintsEngravingRenaissance15th centuryGermany

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