Artwork
The Nativity with Six Dominican Monks
The Nativity with Six Dominican Monks is a drawing by Master of Imola. It dates from 1270 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The painting is called The Nativity with Six Dominican Monks.
It was made by Master of Imola between 1265 and 1274.
The artist used miniature on vellum to create this work, which is a small painting on animal skin, often used in books.
This technique allowed for detailed and intricate designs.
You can learn more about the artist Master of Imola.
Overview
The Nativity with Six Dominican Monks is a small drawing on vellum created by Master of Imola between 1265 and 1274.
Technique & Style
Executed in miniature on vellum, a technique involving painting on animal skin, the work showcases intricate designs and detailed rendering, a characteristic often associated with illustrations in medieval books.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a nativity scene accompanied by six Dominican monks, suggesting a connection between the monastic order and the sacred event.
Artist & collection
