The Madonna nursing the Christ Child at the foot of a tree 1496 - 1506

Jacopo de' Barbari's "The Madonna nursing the Christ Child at the foot of a tree" is an engraving depicting the Virgin Mary breastfeeding the baby Jesus under a tree. The scene, executed in delicate lines, captures a moment of intimacy and tenderness, highlighting the close bond between mother and son. The intricate details of the tree's bark and the soft folds of Mary's drapery contribute to the realism of the composition, making it a significant example of the artist's mastery of this technique. This early 16th-century work can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.