{"product_id":"the-virgin-and-child-with-a-monkey-albrecht-durer","title":"The Virgin and Child with a Monkey - Albrecht Dürer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early engraving by Albrecht Dürer, depicting the Virgin and Child alongside a tethered monkey in a detailed Northern European landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAlbrecht Dürer produced this engraving around 1498, during his early career. The composition features the Virgin Mary seated on a grassy bank, holding the Christ Child. A small monkey, tethered by a chain, sits at her feet. The inclusion of the animal introduces a curious element to the traditional devotional scene. In the period, monkeys often symbolised base human instincts or sin, which the presence of the holy figures serves to tame or control. \n\nThe background displays a detailed Northern European landscape, complete with a river, a timber-framed building, and distant hills. Dürer demonstrates his mastery of the burin through the varied textures of the drapery, the foliage, and the animal fur. The cross-hatching technique creates depth and volume, allowing the figures to emerge from the surrounding environment. The artist's monogram, AD, is clearly visible at the bottom centre of the plate.\n\nThis work reflects the technical precision Dürer brought to the medium of engraving. By combining a sacred subject with observational detail, he elevates the print beyond a simple religious icon. The scene invites close inspection of the individual components, from the delicate features of the Virgin to the specific rendering of the landscape elements. It remains a primary example of the artist's ability to integrate human figures with natural surroundings, a hallmark of his graphic output during the late fifteenth century.\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=\"\/products\/the-great-commandment-hans-collaert-the-elder\" 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;\"\u003eThe Great Commandment - Hans Collaert the Elder — Hans Collaert the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/martin-luther-as-an-augustinian-friar-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" 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;\"\u003eMartin Luther as an Augustinian Friar - Lucas Cranach the Elder — Lucas Cranach the Elder\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":58175415288143,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58175696503119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58175696535887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58175696568655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58175696601423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58175696634191,"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":58175696666959,"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":58175696699727,"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":58175696732495,"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":58175696765263,"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":58175696798031,"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":58175696830799,"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-with-a-Monkey_Poster_CompositorV1_1783360930942.jpg?v=1783596669","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-virgin-and-child-with-a-monkey-albrecht-durer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}