Rural Madonna 1913

Fritz Boehle's "Rural Madonna," created in 1913, depicts a traditional Madonna and Child scene with a unique twist. Instead of a religious setting, Boehle places Mary and Jesus in a rural landscape, flanked by a kneeling man and woman in peasant garb. The scene suggests a sense of reverence and devotion found in everyday life, demonstrating Boehle's interest in the everyday lives of rural people and his ability to connect the traditional religious themes of the Madonna and Child with everyday scenes. The artwork is currently housed at the Städel Museum.