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This fragmented fresco was detached from the facade of the oratory of the Blessed Virgin Mary (formerly at Porta San Michele) in 1812. Vasari described the fresco as follows: "Over the gates of the city Correggio also painted a Madonna and Child; it is astonishing to see the lovely colouring of this fresco which has won him the most enthusiastic praise, even from passing strangers, who have seen nothing else of his."
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