The Nurse 1607 - 1608

Guillaume Dupré's "The Nurse" is a terracotta sculpture depicting a woman nursing a child. Created between 1607 and 1608, the sculpture is a fine example of early 17th-century French art. This piece, located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, captures a tender moment of motherhood and is characterized by the artist's keen attention to detail in depicting the figures' soft features and drapery. The use of terracotta as a medium lends a natural and earthy quality to the work, making it both visually appealing and historically significant.