The Virgin Mary in Prayer 1518

Albrecht Dürer’s “The Virgin Mary in Prayer” from 1518 is a portrait of the Virgin Mary, depicted with a somber expression and her hands clasped in prayer. She is dressed in a blue and orange robe, and the artwork is notable for its exquisite detail, particularly in the folds of the fabric. Dürer was a master of Northern Renaissance art, known for his meticulous realism and the use of oil paint. The painting is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.