Artwork

Nativiti (altar piece, with the Cucifixion op Saint Peter and a martyr as outer parts)

Nativiti (altar piece, with the Cucifixion op Saint Peter and a martyr as outer parts) is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. This altarpiece is a painting executed in oil paint, depicting a religious scene.

About this work

Overview

This altarpiece is a painting executed in oil paint, depicting a religious scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the Virgin Mary in a dark green robe with clasped hands, standing before a small wooden building. A gold halo surrounds her head, and a white dove with a gold halo is visible to the right. A baby is represented in a gold circle at the bottom, set against a gold background featuring various animals.

Technique & Style

The artwork is characterized by the use of oil paint, with attention to detail in the depiction of figures and objects, such as the Virgin's red hair and the animals in the background.