The Madonna with the Iris, c.1500/10 by Albrecht Durer
Canvas Print - 19779-DUA
Location: National Gallery, London, United KingdomOriginal Size: 149.2 x 117.2 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $61.43 USD
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"The Madonna with the Iris" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
Dürer's "The Madonna with the Iris" - a work that beautifully captures the artist's evolving sensibilities at the dawn of the 16th century.
Dürer's Madonna sits before us, a vision in vermilion and crimson. These bold hues dominate the canvas, wrapping mother and child in a cocoon of warmth. It's a striking choice, one that immediately draws the eye and speaks to Dürer's masterful understanding of color's emotional impact.
The composition is deceptively simple at first glance. Mary and the Christ child form a stable triangle, a classic arrangement. But look closer, and you'll see how Dürer subverts expectations. The crumbling arch behind them hints at impermanence, while the meticulously rendered plants - irises, grapevines, even humble weeds - surge with life. It's a juxtaposition of the eternal and the ephemeral.
Dürer's technique here is nothing short of extraordinary. The play of light on fabric, the delicate modeling of flesh - it all speaks to his rigorous study of the natural world. Yet there's a softness, too. Mary's face holds a quiet introspection, her gaze turned inward as she cradles her child. It's a deeply human moment, devoid of overt religiosity.
What fascinates me is how Dürer navigates between Northern and Italian artistic traditions. The attention to botanical detail is pure Northern Renaissance, while the pyramidal composition nods to his Italian contemporaries. It's a harmonious fusion, creating something uniquely Dürer.
The painting invites prolonged contemplation. Each element - from the symbolic iris to the glimpse of landscape beyond the arch - adds layers of meaning. Yet it never feels overburdened. Dürer has achieved that rare balance of intellectual depth and emotional resonance.
In the end, "The Madonna with the Iris" stands as a testament to Dürer's evolving artistry. It's a work that bridges worlds - sacred and profane, North and South - while remaining deeply rooted in the artist's own distinctive vision. A true masterpiece of the early Renaissance.