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The Visitation

What is The Visitation? The Visitation is a masterpiece created in an unknown year by Jacopo da Pontormo. This Oil on panel is currently housed at the propositura dei Santi Michele e Francesco in Carmignano. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

Detailed view of The Visitation by Jacopo da Pontormo at propositura dei Santi Michele e Francesco in Carmignano

About the Artwork

A depiction of the biblical encounter between the Virgin Mary, pregnant with Jesus, and her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. The scene features elongated figures and dramatic compositions typical of Mannerism.

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