Who painted The Virgin and Child with the Pear?

The Virgin and Child with the Pear was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1511.

Where can I see The Virgin and Child with the Pear?

The Virgin and Child with the Pear is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Virgin and Child with the Pear?

The Virgin and Child with the Pear is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Virgin and Child with the Pear

Albrecht Dürer , 1511

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.

Accession no.: 1959.7
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in honor of William Mathewson Milliken

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.