Artwork
Nativity
Nativity is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francesco Albani. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Nativity is a 1619 religious painting by Francesco Albani, depicting the Christmas scene. It is part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene nighttime moment with the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, accompanied by two observing cherubs. The calm facial expressions and the sleeping baby convey a peaceful atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Albani employs a predominantly dark background, contrasting with a soft, faint light source emanating from the top-left, highlighting the central figures and emphasizing the serene mood.
History & Provenance
Created in 1619, the work is attributed to Francesco Albani and is currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Albani or Albano was an Italian Baroque painter of Albanian descent who was active in Bologna, Rome, Viterbo (1609–1610), Mantua (1621–1622) and Florence (1633).
Maria mit Kind
Geburt Christi (Art des)
Heilige Familie mit Johannesknaben im Blumenkranz
Das Kind Jesu
Allegorie auf den Tod einer Fürstin
Die Taube des Heiligen Geistes mit blumenstreuenden Engeln (und Werkstatt)
Garland of flowers surrounding the Virgin and Child
Virgin Mary with baby Jesus
Anbetung der Hirten
Schutzengelbild (?)
Verherrlichung des Lammes
Maria mit Kind und Johannesknaben