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 Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is The Virgin and Child with the Pear?

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

Can I buy a print of The Virgin and Child with the Pear?

Museum-quality prints of The Virgin and Child with the Pear are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Virgin and Child with the Pear

Albrecht Dürer , 1511

The Virgin and Child with the Pear is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1511 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate, top center: 1511; in plate, lower left, on tablet: AD [artist's monogram]; verso, lower left, in ink by a later hand: B.1602; verso, lower center, in graphite by a later hand: C.28550; verso, bottom left, in brown ink by a later hand: 1832 WE Bartsch Vol. 1 P 69 N 41
Markings: Marked:verso, left center, in brown ink, by a later hand: [unidentified collector's mark, Lugt 365, with date 1602)

About this work

Overview

The Virgin and Child with the Pear is an engraving on laid paper created by Albrecht Dürer in 1511.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, who wears a pear-shaped crown and holds a pear. The pear may symbolize Jesus' future sacrifice, adding a layer of depth to the tender scene.

Technique & Style

Dürer employed fine cross-hatching lines to create shading and soft shadows, demonstrating his skill with the engraving medium. The curved shape of the pear is echoed in the folds of Mary's robe, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and composition.