This is a painting of a nativity scene. The artwork shows an indoor setting with a baby lying in a manger surrounded by figures. One woman is kneeling in front of the baby with her hands together. Other figures are standing and observing, some with their hands raised or clasped. Animals can be seen in the background. The color palette features shades of sepia and earth tones, with subtle blue accents in the sky visible through the rustic roof's opening. The style is reminiscent of Benjamin West.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1805
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown wash and blue gouache heightened with white on wove paper mounted to board
- Dimensions
- 4607 × 3595 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original