The Virgin with the Swaddled Child (copy) 1485 - 1600

"The Virgin with the Swaddled Child" is an engraving by the renowned German artist Albrecht Dürer, dated 1520. The print depicts a tender scene of the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Christ. Dürer's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and realism, emphasizing the intimate connection between mother and child. This work, characteristic of Dürer's engravings, showcases his exceptional skill in depicting both human emotion and the subtle details of natural forms. It is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.