The Nativity
Bolognese 15th Century · Italian
probably second half 15th century
- Medium
- nielloed silver
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1401 to 1500
- Image size
- 8026 × 10414px
Description
This is a painting of a nativity scene. The image features a baby lying on the ground with rays emanating from it, surrounded by figures dressed in robes. A cow and an ass are beside a wooden structure, possibly a stable. One of the figures is in a kneeling position with hands clasped. An angel hovers above with a banner, and there are multiple haloed figures. The style is reminiscent of an early Renaissance religious woodcut, known for biblical and Christian iconography.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).