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Nativity Collection (#74)

The beauty and significance of the nativity is captured in various forms of art throughout history

Background imageNativity Collection: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (detail of a group of women around Saint Anne)

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (detail of a group of women around Saint Anne)
XIR897863 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (detail of a group of women around Saint Anne), 1611 (fresco) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome

Background imageNativity Collection: Triptych of the Calvary (left panel, the Nativity in the upper section, Saint Francis of Assisi)

Triptych of the Calvary (left panel, the Nativity in the upper section, Saint Francis of Assisi)
XIR897491 Triptych of the Calvary (left panel, the Nativity in the upper section, Saint Francis of Assisi and possibly Saint Julian the Hospitaller in the lower section) (oil on panel) by Weyden

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1617-18 (oil on canvas)

The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1617-18 (oil on canvas)
XIR895383 The Adoration of the Magi, c.1617-18 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration des Mages); Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Madonna and Child Enthroned, 1380 (PRE-restoration) (tempera on panel) (see also 63334)

Madonna and Child Enthroned, 1380 (PRE-restoration) (tempera on panel) (see also 63334)
XIR886941 Madonna and Child Enthroned, 1380 (PRE-restoration) (tempera on panel) (see also 63334) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); 325x204 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageNativity Collection: The Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1555 / 1560 (oil on canvas)

The Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1555 / 1560 (oil on canvas)
XOS877600 The Annunciation to the Shepherds, c.1555/1560 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); 106.1x82.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian

Background imageNativity Collection: The Quarata Predella depicting the Adoration of the Magi, 1435-40 (tempera on panel)

The Quarata Predella depicting the Adoration of the Magi, 1435-40 (tempera on panel)
XIR85553 The Quarata Predella depicting the Adoration of the Magi, 1435-40 (tempera on panel) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Palazzo Arcivescovile, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Adoration of the Magi, c. 1495-1505 (Distemper on linen)

Adoration of the Magi, c. 1495-1505 (Distemper on linen)
XOS847278 Adoration of the Magi, c.1495-1505 (Distemper on linen) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); 48.6x65.6 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Giuliano Traballesi, Italian (1727-1812), The Nativity, pen and black ink with brown wash

Giuliano Traballesi, Italian (1727-1812), The Nativity, pen and black ink with brown wash, heightened withwhite, on (brown paper?)

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1440-60 (tempera on panel)

The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1440-60 (tempera on panel)
XOS741863 The Adoration of the Magi, c.1440-60 (tempera on panel) by Angelico, Fra (c.1387-1455) & Lippi, F (c.1406-69); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Fra Filippo Lippi and Workshop, Italian (c. 1406-1469), The Nativity, probably c

Fra Filippo Lippi and Workshop, Italian (c. 1406-1469), The Nativity, probably c. 1445, oil and tempera (?) on panel

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Child, 1597 (oil on canvas) (detail of 38616)

The Adoration of the Child, 1597 (oil on canvas) (detail of 38616)
XJL701648 The Adoration of the Child, 1597 (oil on canvas) (detail of 38616) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 134 x 105 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageNativity Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, 1510 (panel)

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1510 (panel)
XAM68685 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1510 (panel) by Giorgione, Giorgio (1476/8-1510) (school of); 91x115 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, 1567-70 (oil on panel)

The Adoration of the Magi, 1567-70 (oil on panel)
XIR62458 The Adoration of the Magi, 1567-70 (oil on panel) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 42x52 cm; Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Scenes from the Life of the Virgin

Scenes from the Life of the Virgin
XJL62305 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin by Spanish School, (12th century); Museo de Arte de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Angel appearing to the Shepherds; ); Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Adoration of the Magi, from the predella of the Annunciation Altarpiece, c. 1430-32

Adoration of the Magi, from the predella of the Annunciation Altarpiece, c. 1430-32
XIR62179 Adoration of the Magi, from the predella of the Annunciation Altarpiece, c.1430-32 (tempera & gold on panel) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); 23x35 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageNativity Collection: Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on panel)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on panel)
XIR54357 Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on panel) by Patenier or Patinir, Joachim (1487-1524); 121x177 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Repos pendant la Fuite en Egypte; ); Netherlandish

Background imageNativity Collection: Nativity, 1470-75 (tempera on panel) (see also 210061)

Nativity, 1470-75 (tempera on panel) (see also 210061)
BAL5240 Nativity, 1470-75 (tempera on panel) (see also 210061) by Francesca, Piero della, (c.1415-92); 124.4x122.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1638 (oil on canvas) (detail of 99414)

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1638 (oil on canvas) (detail of 99414)
BAL495750 The Adoration of the Shepherds, c.1638 (oil on canvas) (detail of 99414) by Le Nain, Antoine and Louis (d.1648) & Mathieu (1607-77); National Gallery, London

Background imageNativity Collection: Paumgartner Altarpiece, c. 1500 (tempera on panel) (see also 61057 and 331713)

Paumgartner Altarpiece, c. 1500 (tempera on panel) (see also 61057 and 331713)
BAL495745 Paumgartner Altarpiece, c.1500 (tempera on panel) (see also 61057 and 331713) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 155x126.1 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Background imageNativity Collection: The Nativity (oil on panel)

The Nativity (oil on panel)
XIR488865 The Nativity (oil on panel) by Master of the Female Half Lengths, (c.1490-c.1540); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Central panel of a triptych. ); Giraudon; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1753 (etching)

The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1753 (etching)
XJF486485 The Adoration of the Magi, c.1753 (etching) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Adoration of the Magi, from the Jacopo Bellinis Album of drawings (pen & ink on vellum)

Adoration of the Magi, from the Jacopo Bellinis Album of drawings (pen & ink on vellum)
XIR482089 Adoration of the Magi, from the Jacopo Bellinis Album of drawings (pen & ink on vellum) (b/w photo) by Bellini, Jacopo (c.1400-70); 26x38 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Background imageNativity Collection: Nativity, from the Jacopo Bellinis Album of drawings (pen & ink on vellum)

Nativity, from the Jacopo Bellinis Album of drawings (pen & ink on vellum)
XIR482090 Nativity, from the Jacopo Bellinis Album of drawings (pen & ink on vellum) (b/w photo) by Bellini, Jacopo (c.1400-70); 26x38 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Background imageNativity Collection: Wolf Traut (German, c. 1486 - 1520), The Nativity, woodcut

Wolf Traut (German, c. 1486 - 1520), The Nativity, woodcut

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages

The Adoration of the Magi, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages
KW478244 The Adoration of the Magi, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Background imageNativity Collection: Madonna and Child (14th century)

Madonna and Child (14th century)
BAL47730 Madonna and Child (14th century) by Christiani, George Gaston (fl.1336-98); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Madonna and Child, 18th century (oil on canvas)

Madonna and Child, 18th century (oil on canvas)
BAL47685 Madonna and Child, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Madonna and Child, c. 1525 (oil on wood)

Madonna and Child, c. 1525 (oil on wood)
BAL47689 Madonna and Child, c.1525 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; German, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Albrecht DaOErer (German, 1471 - 1528), The Nativity, probably c. 1509-1510, woodcut

Albrecht DaOErer (German, 1471 - 1528), The Nativity, probably c. 1509-1510, woodcut

Background imageNativity Collection: The Holy Family, 16th century

The Holy Family, 16th century
BAL47618 The Holy Family, 16th century by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Magi (fresco)

The Adoration of the Magi (fresco)
XZO473119 The Adoration of the Magi (fresco) by Byzantine School; Santa Maria foris portas, Castelseprio, Italy; (add.info.: L adoration des rois mages); out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635), The Nativity, in or after 1630, etching

Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635), The Nativity, in or after 1630, etching

Background imageNativity Collection: Lodovico Carracci (Italian, 1555 - 1619), The Nativity with Saints Francis and Agnes, c

Lodovico Carracci (Italian, 1555 - 1619), The Nativity with Saints Francis and Agnes, c. 1605, pen and brown ink and brown wash with white heightening over black chalk; traces of incising

Background imageNativity Collection: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, The Nativity with God the Father and the Holy Spirit

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, The Nativity with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, Italian, 1609 or before - 1664, c. 1645, etching on laid paper

Background imageNativity Collection: Possibly Florentine 15th Century (pax frame), western European 19th Century (miniature)

Possibly Florentine 15th Century (pax frame), western European 19th Century (miniature), Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity, c. 1480 (pax frame); c

Background imageNativity Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, 1516 (oil on panel)

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1516 (oil on panel)
XIR438820 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1516 (oil on panel) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534); 50x38.5 cm; Museo Horne, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Adoration des Bergers; ); Italian

Background imageNativity Collection: The Birth of the Virgin, from the Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, 1511 (woodcut

The Birth of the Virgin, from the Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, 1511 (woodcut
BAL430950 The Birth of the Virgin, from the Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, 1511 (woodcut on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer

Background imageNativity Collection: The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, 1523 (engraving)

The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, 1523 (engraving)
XJF417385 The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, 1523 (engraving) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533); Private Collection; (add.info.: also known as The Virgin with Two Angels; ); Netherlandish

Background imageNativity Collection: The Birth of Christ (etching)

The Birth of Christ (etching)
XJF417366 The Birth of Christ (etching) by Schiavone, Andrea (Meldolla) (fl.1527/30-63); Private Collection; (add.info.: adoration of the shepherds; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas)
XIR417020 Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas) by Magnasco, Alessandro (1667-1749); 168x215.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: Adoration des Mages; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, Birth of the Virgin, c. 1445 (oil on poplar panel)

Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, Birth of the Virgin, c. 1445 (oil on poplar panel)
XIR414534 Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, Birth of the Virgin, c.1445 (oil on poplar panel) (b/w photo) by Giovanni Francesco da Rimini (c.1420-70); 59.3x29.8 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1652 (etching)

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1652 (etching)
XJF412264 The Adoration of the Shepherds, c.1652 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: a night piece; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Window depicting The Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1300 (stained glass)

Window depicting The Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1300 (stained glass)
BAL41091 Window depicting The Annunciation to the Shepherds, c.1300 (stained glass) by German School, (14th century); Badisches Landesmuseum, Karlsruhe, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: Adoration of the Magi (tempera on panel) (for detail see 315894)

Adoration of the Magi (tempera on panel) (for detail see 315894)
XAL395 Adoration of the Magi (tempera on panel) (for detail see 315894) by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510); 111x134 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: The naming of St. John the Baptist, after a 12th century wall painting in the crypt

The naming of St. John the Baptist, after a 12th century wall painting in the crypt
KW392510 The naming of St. John the Baptist, after a 12th century wall painting in the crypt of Canterbury Cathedral, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

Background imageNativity Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 1515 (fresco)

Adoration of the Magi, 1515 (fresco)
XZO387289 Adoration of the Magi, 1515 (fresco) by Bembo, Gian Francesco (c.1480-1543); Duomo (Cattedrale Santa Maria dell Assunta), Cremona, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNativity Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
XIR38716 The Adoration of the Shepherds, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 187x228 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright



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The beauty and significance of the nativity is captured in various forms of art throughout history. One such example is the Nativity scene fresco designed and painted by Dom Georges Saget in 1963. This stunning artwork depicts the birth of Christ, showcasing the Greek Orthodox iconography found in Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece. Piero della Francesca, an Italian painter renowned for his religious works, also contributed to the portrayal of the nativity. His piece titled "The Adoration of the Christ Child" showcases his mastery in capturing this sacred moment. In addition to these well-known artworks, there are countless other depictions that celebrate the birth of Jesus. An unknown creator crafted a Mary Jesus Icon at the Greek Orthodox Church Altar Nave in Bethlehem, West Bank Palestine. The Romanesque altar from Sagas further adds to our understanding with its representation of The Visitation, Nativity, and Adoration scenes. Moving through time and space brings us to a late 12th or early 13th-century French manuscript illumination called "Adoration of Magi. " This intricate work transports us into a world where we witness both reverence and wonder as wise men pay homage to baby Jesus. Traveling forward to c. 1380 takes us closer to home with a tempera on panel painting simply titled "Nativity. " Its vibrant colors bring life to this timeless story while reminding us that it transcends cultural boundaries. Even stained glass windows have been utilized as a medium for depicting this cherished event. In St. Eustache church located in Paris, France stands one such window portraying the nativity scene—a breathtaking sight that illuminates both faith and artistic brilliance. Lastly but not leastly is Antoni Gaudi's contribution—the Sagrada Familia—an architectural masterpiece encompassing elements inspired by nature alongside representations of biblical events like the nativity itself.