Madonna and Child at The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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The Madonna and Child or The Virgin and Child is a popular name given to works of art that depict the Virgin Mary and her son Jesus. In Italian, Madonna translates to "My Lady." Artworks featuring the Christ Child and his mother Mary are deeply rooted in Roman Catholic tradition worldwide, with notable presences in Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, South America, and the Philippines. Paintings known as icons also hold significant importance within Orthodox Church traditions, frequently showcasing the union of Mary and the Christ Child. These icons can be found predominantly in Eastern Europe, Russia, Egypt, the Middle East, and India. This object is part of a global initiative called Scan The World, launched by MyMiniFactory as a non-profit endeavor. Through Scan The World, we are creating a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe, accessible for free to the public. As an open-source community effort, anyone with interesting items they'd like to contribute is encouraged to reach out to stw@myminifactory.com to learn about how they can participate in this initiative.