Birth of John the Baptist
1450
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1450
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
This painting shows a scene of a baby's birth, with several people gathered around. The baby lies on a table, and a woman in a white headscarf and dark dress reaches out to touch him. The people in the scene are dressed in traditional clothing from the time period, with intricate details and patterns on their robes. The background of the painting is a deep red color, which adds to the sense of warmth and intimacy in the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this painting, look up Bernat Martorell.
