Madonna nursing 1513

Albrecht Dürer's "Madonna Nursing," a 1513 engraving, depicts the Virgin Mary seated beneath a tree nursing the infant Jesus. The composition is intimate and tender, showcasing the close bond between mother and child. The detailed rendering of Mary's clothing and the surrounding landscape, including a fence and a distant body of water, reflects Dürer's mastery of line and his keen observation of the natural world. The engraving, now located at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a powerful example of Dürer's renowned skill in printmaking and a testament to his enduring influence on the history of art.