The Virgin on the Grassy Bank 1505

This woodcut, "The Virgin on the Grassy Bank," was created in 1505 by German artist Hans Baldung. The image portrays the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child in her lap, set against a backdrop of a grassy bank and a distant village. The intricate detail of the Virgin Mary’s flowing robes and the lush vegetation highlights Baldung’s mastery of the woodcut medium. This artwork is a powerful example of the artistic innovations in early Renaissance Germany.