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The Circumcision Parmigianino, 1523
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The Circumcision

Parmigianino Β· 1523

Why it's great

Mary and a priest present the baby Jesus in the temple, in a tall painting with long, thin figures. Parmigianino painted it in 1523, and it is full of stylish, elegant poses.

Where to see it

πŸ“ Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, United States

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About the artist

Parmigianino

1503–1540 Β· born in Parma Β· died in Casalmaggiore

Parmigianino was an Italian painter, born in Parma in 1503. His pictures have long necks, elegant poses and smooth skin, and he painted one of the most famous self-portraits, in a convex mirror. He died in 1540.

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