The Nativity with the Annunciation to the Shepherds
Master of the Dominican Effigies
1340
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Master of the Dominican Effigies
1340
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a scene with the birth of Jesus and angels telling shepherds. It's a small work on vellum, which was a common material for art back then. The artist included many details, like the faces of the shepherds and the angels. The scene is crowded, but each figure is distinct. You can learn more about similar artwork at the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.
