8 Must-See Paintings at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.: Quick Facts

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Painting by Giorgione showing Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a stable with two shepherds kneeling in adoration, set in a rocky landscape with trees and distant buildings.

Johannes Vermeer: Woman Holding a Balance

Painting by Thomas Gainsborough showing Mrs. Sheridan seated outdoors in a pink dress, surrounded by lush trees and landscape, with soft light in the background.

Painting by Johannes Vermeer showing a young woman in a blue coat and large red hat, seated and looking toward the viewer, with a tapestry backdrop and soft light on her face.

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