Maria with child 1526

Albrecht Dürer's "Maria with child" is a poignant portrayal of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child. Painted in 1526, the work depicts the Virgin Mary with a soft, ethereal glow, her eyes closed in contemplation. Dürer's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the child's cherubic features and the subtle textures of their clothing. The inclusion of the apple, symbolizing both temptation and the fruit of knowledge, adds a layer of symbolism and depth to this moving depiction of motherly love. This artwork currently resides in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.