{"product_id":"the-virgin-and-child-on-a-grassy-bench-albrecht-durer","title":"The Virgin and Child on a Grassy Bench - Albrecht Dürer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1503 engraving by Albrecht Dürer depicting the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ seated on a turf bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbrecht Dürer produced this engraving, The Virgin and Child on a Grassy Bench, in 1503. It represents a shift in his approach to religious iconography, moving away from the crowded compositions of his earlier work towards a more intimate, humanised depiction of the Madonna and Child. The figures are seated upon a turf bench, a common feature in late medieval and early Renaissance garden imagery, which symbolises humility and the earthly realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDürer demonstrates his mastery of the burin through the varied textures of the scene. The heavy, voluminous folds of the Virgin's drapery contrast with the delicate, soft curls of the infant Christ. The background features a simple wooden fence and a small bird, elements that provide a sense of enclosure and quietude. A tablet hanging from a post displays the date 1503, while the artist's monogram, AD, is visible on a stone block in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on a precise system of hatching and cross-hatching to create volume and shadow. By using these techniques, Dürer achieves a sculptural quality that defines the forms of the figures against the relatively sparse background. This work is an example of the technical rigour that defined Dürer's career, reflecting his interest in both the observation of nature and the mathematical principles of proportion. The print remains a clear record of his ability to balance theological subject matter with a grounded, observational style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/madonna-in-a-courtyard-martin-schongauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna in a Courtyard by Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/virgin-and-child-with-a-parrot-and-a-pear-hans-sebald-beham\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVirgin and Child with a Parrot and a Pear by Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlbrecht Dürer prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albrecht Dürer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147288740175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147294605647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147294638415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147294671183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147294703951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147294736719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147294769487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147294802255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147294835023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147294867791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147294900559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147294933327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Virgin-and-Child-on-a-Grassy-Bench_Poster_CompositorV1_1792109633928.jpg?v=1792300216","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/products\/the-virgin-and-child-on-a-grassy-bench-albrecht-durer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}