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The Nativity

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with a dilapidated building and a well. The image shows a complex architectural structure with a blend of ruin and domestic activity. On the left is a half-timbered building with a thatched roof, open windows, and exposed beams. Next to it is a stone archway leading to greenery and distant small dwellings. In the foreground, there is an old well with a pulley system and several figures engaged in daily tasks. Various objects like jugs and wooden items clutter the scene, indicating rural life. The background features lush trees and a cliff overlooking part of the structure.

Artwork Details

Date
1504
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3109 × 4769 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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