1472
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Nativity is a 1472 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows the Nativity scene. Mary and Joseph are surrounded by animals, with a baby in a manger. The scene is set in a stone building with arches and columns. The figures are dressed in simple robes, and the animals are depicted in detail. The engraving is done in a cross-hatching technique, which creates a sense of texture and depth. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the sense of drama and emotion in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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