Artwork
The Virgin and Child with the Pear
The Virgin and Child with the Pear is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1511 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child with the Pear is a print by Dürer depicting a serene scene of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child in a natural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows the Virgin and Child resting by a tree, with Mary attempting to divert the child's attention from the viewer to a pear she holds, highlighting the tender and everyday aspects of their relationship despite the child's divine destiny.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Dürer's skill in achieving subtle tonal variations through the use of light and shadow, evident in the rendering of the sky and Mary's clothing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
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