Artwork
Die Geburt Christi
Die Geburt Christi is an unspecified painting by Jacomart. It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Die Geburt Christi is a 15th-century painting by Jacopo da Valenza (also known as Jaume Baçó), a Spanish artist from Valencia. The work is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Nativity of Christ, with Mary and Joseph flanking a manger containing the infant Jesus, accompanied by a donkey and ox. The scene conveys a serene and peaceful atmosphere, characteristic of the artist's religious themes.
Technique & Style
The work showcases meticulous detail, evident in the folds of Mary's attire and the textured wood of the manger. A predominantly muted palette of browns and greens contributes to the overall calm ambiance.
History & Provenance
Created during Jacopo da Valenza's active period in the mid-15th century, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by the Gemäldegalerie Berlin is not detailed here, reflecting the artist's broader career spanning Valencia, Naples, and Italy.
Context
Die Geburt Christi reflects Jacopo da Valenza's experience in both Spanish and Italian artistic environments, following his time serving Alfonso V of Aragon in Naples and subsequent travels to Rome and Tivoli.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jaume Baçó, also spelled Baco or Jacomart (c. 1410–1461), was a Spanish painter from Valencia. Most of his life is scarcely documented. He worked in his native city until 1442, when he was called to Naples by Alfonso V…
