Artwork
Nativity and Saint John the Evangelist
Nativity and Saint John the Evangelist is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Guerau Gener. It is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
Nativity and Saint John the Evangelist is a painting by Guerau Gener, created around 1450. It is a religious work held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a Nativity scene with the Christ child, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph. Angels appear above, while a donkey and cow are shown in the background. Saint John the Evangelist is also represented, as indicated by the work's title.
Technique & Style
The painting features intricate detail, particularly in its gold frame, which is carved with leaves and flowers. The figures are rendered in a devotional style, with the Virgin wearing a black dress and Saint Joseph depicted as an old man in red robes with a white beard.
Artist & collection
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