The Nativity

About this work

This engraving shows a night scene with a woman holding a baby wrapped in cloth. A cow and sheep stand nearby, looking at the infant. In the background, two men are walking, and a cross floats in the sky with a haloed figure. The artist used lines to create depth and texture, especially in the animals’ fur and the woman’s robes. The scene feels crowded but balanced, with every figure and object carefully placed. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.