Who created "Virgin and Child in a Landscape"?

Virgin and Child in a Landscape was created by Aegidius Sadeler II|Albrecht Dürer in ca. 1597.

When was "Virgin and Child in a Landscape" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1597.

What medium is "Virgin and Child in a Landscape"?

Virgin and Child in a Landscape is Engraving.

Is "Virgin and Child in a Landscape" in the public domain?

Yes, Virgin and Child in a Landscape is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Virgin and Child in a Landscape

Aegidius Sadeler II|Albrecht Dürer

ca. 1597

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 12 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (32.7 x 24.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Grace M. Pugh, 1985

Accession Number

1986.1180.204

Tags

AnimalsLandscapesMadonna and Child

Art Historical Context

Behold *Virgin and Child in a Landscape*, a engraving from around 1597, created by Flemish artist Aegidius Sadeler after a composition by the renowned German master Albrecht Dürer. Measuring 12⅞ × 9⅝ inches, this print captures the tender Madonna cradling the Christ Child amid a serene pastoral setting dotted with animals and rolling hills, evoking the Northern Renaissance tradition of devotional imagery blended with naturalistic landscapes. Sadeler, a skilled reproductive engraver from a prominent family of printmakers, faithfully interpreted Dürer's vision using intricate line work typical ...

About the Artist

Aegidius Sadeler II|Albrecht Dürer · 1568–1629

Netherlandish, Antwerp 1568–1629 Prague

Virgin and Child in a Landscape

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