The Virgin and Child with the Monkey
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
(German, 1471-1528)
CultureGerman
Dateca. 1498
MediumEngraving on laid paper
Dimensions7 9/16 x 4 13/16 in. (19.2 x 12.2 cm)
Overall, Frame: 19 3/4 × 17 1/8 in. (50.2 × 43.5 cm)
Overall, Frame: 19 3/4 × 17 1/8 in. (50.2 × 43.5 cm)
InscribedInscribed at center bottom with the artist's mongram (initial "A" over "D")
Credit LineGift of the Mowbray Arch Society, 1996
Object number96.20
Not on view
DescriptionThis is an engraving of the seated Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus. A chained monkey in the foreground and a landscape in the background.Label TextAlbrecht Dürer German, 1471–1528 The Virgin and Child with the Monkey, ca. 1498 Engraving (print) on laid paper Gift of the Mowbray Arch Society 96.20 Exhibition History"Treasures for the Community: The Chrysler Collects, 1989-1996", The Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, October 26, 1997 through February 16, 1997. "Religion & Politics - The Renaissance Print in Social Context," Marsh Art Gallery, University of Richmond, February 18 - April 2, 1999. "Behind the Seen: The Chrysler's Hidden Museum," Large Changing Gallery, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Va., October 21, 2005 - February 19, 2006. "Serial Thrillers: The Lure of Old Master Print Series," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, October 1, 2015 - January 10, 2016.Published ReferencesVarious authors based on Adam van Bartsch's (1757-1821), _The Illustrated Bartsch_ Joseph Meder, _Dürer-Katalog, Ein Handbuch Über Albrecht Dürers Stiche, Radierungen, Holzschnitte, Deren Zustande, Ausgaben Und Wasserzeichen_ (Vienna: Verlag Gilhofer & Ranschburg, 1932) Charles Johnson, RELIGION & POLITICS - THE RENAISSANCE PRINT IN SOCIAL CONTEXT, (Richmond, VA: Marsh Art Gallery, University of Richmond, 1999) p. 63
