Madonna and Child with bagpipers 1512

This pen and ink drawing by Albrecht Dürer, "Madonna and Child with bagpipers," created in 1512, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child. The figures are depicted in a simple, linear style with delicate lines, emphasizing the contours of the figures. The drawing is notable for the inclusion of two bagpipers in the background, perhaps an observation by Dürer of common street musicians in his time. The drawing, now in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, is a testament to Dürer's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.