Artwork
The Virgin with the Swaddled Child
The Virgin with the Swaddled Child is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin with the Swaddled Child is a print by Dürer, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus wrapped tightly in cloth.
Subject & Meaning
The Virgin and Child are presented as monumental figures, with the swaddled Jesus evoking his future death and burial shroud, highlighting the Passion and Mary's foreknowledge.
Technique & Style
Dürer's use of chiaroscuro and sculptural modeling creates dimension, showcasing his command of the medium and evolving style in his late career.
Context
This work differs from earlier depictions of the Virgin and Child, presenting them as large, serious figures rather than more traditional representations.
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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