The Nativity

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a nativity scene. The image shows a rustic structure with a wooden beam roof, from an interior perspective. Inside, a baby lies in a crib filled with straw, surrounded by figures. To the right, there are trees and a bright star shining. An angel is depicted in the background, apparently announcing the event to another figure outside. The drawing is in a woodcut style, with strong lines and contrasts, and detailed textures in the wooden beams, clothing, and foliage.