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Madonna of the Harpies Andrea del Sarto, 1517
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Madonna of the Harpies

Andrea del Sarto Β· 1517

Why it's great

Mary stands on a pedestal that is carved with harpies, mythical bird-women, holding the baby Jesus while saints stand on either side. Andrea del Sarto painted it in 1517.

Where to see it

πŸ“ Uffizi GalleryFlorence, Italy

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About the artist

Andrea del Sarto

1486–1530 Β· born in Florence

Andrea del Sarto was a Florentine painter born in 1486. He was called the faultless painter, because of his smooth, harmonious pictures. He died in Florence in 1530.

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