Nașterea lui Iisus Hristos

1865

From the collection of Romanian Peasant Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious Adoration of the Shepherds

Dominant colour

Nașterea lui Iisus Hristos is a 1865 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Adoration of the Shepherds, held at Romanian Peasant Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Romanian Peasant Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a scene of Jesus Christ's birth. It's a simple drawing, but what's interesting is that it was made in 1865, a time when drawings like this were often used in religious settings. The details in the drawing are also notable, with lines and shapes used to create a sense of depth. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of cross-hatching.