The Small Passion: The Nativity

1510

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious Adoration of the Shepherds

Dominant colour

The Small Passion: The Nativity is a 1510 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, depicting Adoration of the Shepherds, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?: 1510 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene of the Nativity with Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. This work is interesting because it's part of a series called The Small Passion, which tells the story of Jesus' life. The series is notable for its detailed and intimate scenes. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)