Uruguay year 1979 Art painting Durer Madonna with child stamps

Uruguay year 1979 Art painting Durer Madonna with child stamps

Albrecht Dürer, a renowned German painter and printmaker of the Renaissance, created several works featuring the Madonna and Child theme. One of the most famous is his 1503 painting “Madonna with the Siskin” (or “Madonna with the Finch”).

In this painting, the Virgin Mary is depicted holding the Christ child, with both figures set against a serene landscape. The Madonna is often portrayed wearing a rich blue mantle, symbolizing her purity, while the Christ child, shown as an infant, is usually naked or wrapped in a simple cloth. The background typically features a detailed, natural landscape, characteristic of Dürer’s Northern Renaissance style.

Dürer’s attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of textures and the landscape, is evident in this work. The interaction between the Madonna and the child is tender, capturing a moment of intimate connection between mother and son.