The Nativity

Benedetto Montagna

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people standing and kneeling around a seated woman holding a child. The woman is covered in a draped garment and has a headdress, with her face looking down at the child. The child is sitting on her lap. To the right, an older man is seated with raised hands. To the left, a figure kneels holding a staff, wearing a cloak and robe. Other figures, including children, are present. The setting includes rustic architecture with brick arches, a wooden structure, and foliage. The background shows ruins of an old building with exposed roof beams and plant growth.