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Learn about the history and artists behind some of the most iconic depictions of the Christian Nativity scene in art. See examples of paintings by Caravaggio, van der Goes, Botticelli, Gossaert and more.
The Nativity of Jesus has been a major subject of Christian art since the 4th century. The artistic depictions of the Nativity or birth of Jesus, celebrated at Christmas, are based on the narratives in the Bible, in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and further elaborated by written, oral and artistic tradition.
Explore the original Christmas story through paintings from the National Gallery collection. See how artists depicted the birth, visitation and flight of Jesus and his family in different styles and settings.
20 de dic. de 2014 · The Nativity by Jean Charles Frontier (1701-1763), a French painter famous for his religious and mythological paintings. 15. Adoration of the Shepherds by Philippe de Champaigne (1602–1674), a Brabançon-born French Baroque era painter, a major exponent of the French school.
19 de dic. de 2018 · Here’s a look at six of the most beautiful depictions. 1. Nativity of Jesus, Giotto, 1306. Giotto’s Nativity is characterized by soft and delicate colors as well as a rocky landscape that forms the backdrop.
Details. Title: Mystic Nativity. Creator: Sandro Botticelli. Date created: 1500. Physical Dimensions: 108.6 x 74.9 cm. Type: Painting. Medium: Oil on canvas. School: Italian. More Info: Explore...
Among their feet, winged demons and horned little devils scuttle for shelter in the underworld through cracks in the rocks. This is an unusual sight in a nativity scene but it is key to the understanding of Botticelli’s mystical creation, as revealed by the inscription at the top.
