The Madonna of the Pear, painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1512, is an oil painting on panel portraying the Madonna and Child in an intimate domestic scene. Mary tenderly holds Jesus in her arms, while the child, lively and natural, seems to interact with the viewer. The title derives from the pear in the composition, a symbol of salvation and redemption, included with subtle allegorical meaning.
Dürer fuses Northern realism with Italian Renaissance harmony, rendering every detail of the faces, hands and fabrics with extraordinary precision. The soft, even light enhances the physical presence of the figures and creates an intimate, contemplative atmosphere. The artwork shows the artist’s interest in a natural and psychologically convincing depiction of sacred subjects, making the scene at once familiar and spiritual.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the craftsman who made the print.
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