Who painted The Nativity?

The Nativity was painted by German 15th Century in 1480.

Where can I see The Nativity?

The Nativity is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Nativity?

The Nativity is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Nativity

German 15th Century , 1480

The Nativity is a paint print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1480 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The illustration is full of details, like the flowers and grass around the manger, and the patterns on the building's walls.

This image shows a colorful illustration of the Nativity scene. Mary is kneeling in front of a manger, with baby Jesus lying inside. Joseph is standing behind her, and there's a small building with a star shining above it.

The illustration is full of details, like the flowers and grass around the manger, and the patterns on the building's walls. The colors are bright and cheerful, with lots of green, red, and yellow.

The illustration is a beautiful example of Renaissance art. If you want to see more like it, check out the work of German 15th Century artists.

Overview

The Nativity is a print depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, created using the metalcut technique and hand-colored on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows Mary kneeling before a manger containing the infant Jesus, with Joseph standing behind her, set against a backdrop of a small building with a star above.

Technique & Style

The print is characterized by intricate details, including floral motifs and architectural patterns, and is rendered in bright, cheerful colors - predominantly green, red, and yellow - typical of 15th-century German art.