The Madonna in Art
by Estelle M. Hurll
Publisher: L.C. Page and company 1898
ISBN/ASIN: B002KD7DLO
Number of pages: 213
Description:
This little book is a study of Madonna art as a revelation of motherhood. Great pains have been taken to choose as illustrations, not only the pictures which are universal favorites, but others which are less widely known and not easily accessible.
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