Mary is depicted in a seated position, breastfeeding Jesus. St. Agatha is standing, holding breasts on a plate in her right hand, while her left hand holds a feather. St. Margaret is standing with her hands clasped in a prayer position; a staff with a cross on the end is in the bend of her elbow.
Title of Art: Retablo de la Virgen de la Leche
Subjects: Mary, Agatha, Margaret
Subject Century: 1st, 4th
Art Form: Altarpiece
Date of Composition: 16th century
Exhibit Institution: Catedral Vieja de Salamanca, Museo Diocesano de Salamanca
Exhibit Location: Salamanca, Spain
VM Image #: 0179
Photographer: Maija Pulliam
Date of Photograph: August 31, 2023
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