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The Nativity

French 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The relief depicts a nativity scene with a figure resembling Mary kneeling beside a baby, possibly Joseph holding a staff next to her, other figures, animals including a cow, and two angels above. The sculpture is crafted in a rectangular plaque form with a rounded top, made from a metallic material like bronze with a weathered brown and green patina. It is intricately detailed with raised elements defining the figures and framed by an inscribed border.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze//Light brown patina
Dimensions
3731 × 4531 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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