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Virgin and Child, Relief, 15th century (ca. 1470–75). Andrea della Robbia. Gift of Edith and Herbert Lehman Foundation Inc.,1969 (69.113).
Epilogue

Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child's life are dead." Then he arose, took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel… and dwelt in a city called Nazareth.

[Matthew 2:19–23]

And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

[Luke 2:40]

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