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The Virgin and Child with the Pear

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image features a woman and a child beneath a large tree. The woman is seated with the child in her lap. She has long hair and a gentle expression, looking down. The child has curly hair and wide eyes, facing the viewer directly. The woman is draped in a flowing garment, with folds visible. They are outdoors, on grass, with a lamb nearby. In the background, there are stone towers, arched bridges, and a cloudy sky. The image is dated "1511".

Artwork Details

Date
1511
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3142 × 4613 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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