Virgin and Child before an Archway
- 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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