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.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably second half 15th century
- Medium
- nielloed silver
- Dimensions
- 8026 × 10414 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original