The Madonna of the Carnation 1516

Albrecht Dürer's "The Madonna of the Carnation" (1516) is a renowned oil painting depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, known for its meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of the figures. The Madonna's delicate features, especially her eyes, are striking, and her hand, holding a carnation, showcases Dürer's mastery of anatomical representation. The painting is housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, where it remains a testament to Dürer's skill and the artistic brilliance of the Northern Renaissance.