Virgin and Child before an Archway

Virgin and Child before an Archway by Albrecht Durer
Artist
Albrecht Durer
Date
1496
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
"Virgin and Child before an Archway" is a religious painting depicting the Madonna and infant Christ set against an architectural archway. Created using oil on a panel, this artwork exemplifies the detailed realism characteristic of the Northern renaissance style. The carefully rendered figures and intricate background reflect the period’s focus on naturalism and spiritual introspection, making it a compelling example of Northern European art from that era.

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