The Virgin and Child on a Grassy Bank 1553

Heinrich Aldegrever's "The Virgin and Child on a Grassy Bank" is a 1553 engraving that displays the artist's meticulous attention to detail. The Virgin Mary is depicted in a seated pose cradling the Christ child, their expressions conveying a sense of serenity and devotion. The image features a range of textures, from the delicate folds of Mary's drapery to the rough bark of the tree behind them, highlighting Aldegrever's skill in capturing naturalism. The engraving, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies Aldegrever's contribution to the Northern Renaissance artistic movement.