The Madonna and Child on a Grassy Bench n.d.

This engraving by German Renaissance artist Martin Schongauer depicts the Madonna and Child on a grassy bench. The scene is set in a landscape with a distant town and a lake. Mary is seated on the bench, and she is holding the Christ Child. The artist's signature, "M+S," appears in the lower right corner. The detail of the grass and the Madonna's drapery shows Schongauer's mastery of engraving. This work is a fine example of Schongauer's ability to convey both religious devotion and naturalistic detail.