1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Nativity is a 1485 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts the Nativity scene, with the Virgin Mary kneeling beside a manger. She gently touches her chest with her right hand, while her left hand rests on the edge of the manger. A halo surrounds her head, and she wears a long robe. In the manger, a baby lies on a cloth, surrounded by an ox and a donkey. The background features a simple landscape with rolling hills and a few trees. The engraving showcases intricate cross-hatching techniques, which create a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of fine lines and shading adds detail to the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this beautiful example of Renaissance art.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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