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Delve into the enchanting world of Nativity art with iconic masterpieces from renowned artists like Giotto, Rogier van der Weyden, and Caravaggio. Witness the divine scenes of the Birth of Christ depicted with unparalleled skill and emotion in paintings spanning centuries. Admire the Adorations of the Shepherds and Magi, each telling a unique story of devotion and reverence. Immerse yourself in the spiritual beauty and timeless allure of these captivating artworks that capture the essence of Christmas. Discover the rich symbolism and artistic techniques used to convey the sacred moment of Nativity in its various interpretations throughout art history. Let the awe-inspiring details and profound expressions of faith in these artworks inspire and uplift your soul.
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NATIVITY The predella of the altar of the Blessed Virgin of St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa
Robert Campin. Nativity. c. 1425-1430
Rogier van der Weyden. Middelburg Altarpiece. Nativity. Detail. c.1445-1448
Petrus Christus. The Annunciation and The Nativity. Left wing of a triptych. 1452 Petrus Christus. The Nativity. c. 1445.
Nicolas Poussin. The Nativity. 1650
Alessandro Botticelli Mystic Nativity 1500 Albrecht Altdorfer Adoration of the Magi
Adoration of the Magi Diego ltdorfer Diego Velazquez-The Adoration of the Magi-1619 Albrecht Altdorfer The Nativity
Hugo van der Goes. The Adoration of the Shepherds. c. 1480 Hans Memling. Triptych-- The Nativity, The Adoration of the Magi, The Presentation in the Temple. c.1470s
Hugo van der Goes. Adoration of the Shepherds. (cenral panel of the Portinari Altar). 1476-1478.
Correggio. Adoration of the Shepherds (The Holy Night). 1522 Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The Seed of David. Central panel of triptych. 1858-1864
Caravaggio. Nativity with Saints Francis and Lawrence. 1609 Caravaggio. The Adoration of the Shepherds. 1608-1609
El Greco Adoration of the Shepherds. 1596-1600. Oil on canvas. Art Museum, Bucharest, Romania (detail)
Adoration of the Shepherds 1612-14 -- El Greco Museo del Prado, Madrid Adoration of the Shepherds (c1610) -- El Greco at Metropolitan Museum
Adoration of the Shepherds, wing of the Modena Triptych. El Greco. 1568. Historical Museum of Crete. El Greco- -Adoration of the Shepherds--1596-1600-Private collection
Adoration of the Shepherds Pieter Paul Rubens c. 1608 Angel Song-Bougereau
Nicolas Poussin. Adoration of the Shepherds. 1633.
Matthias Stom The Adoration of the Shepherds, ca. 1635-40, North Carolina Museum of Art.
Rembrandt. Adoration of the Shepherds. Madonna of the Roses- - Bouguerou
Brooklyn Museum - The Adoration of the Shepherds (L'adoration des bergers) - James Tissot
Lorenzo Monaco and Cosimo Rosselli, Adoration of the Magi, 1421-2 approx
Gentile da Fabriano, Adoration of the Magi, 1423.
Lucas Cranach the Elder. The Birth of Christ. 1515-1520 Lazzaro Bastiani-The Adoration of the Magi
Triptych of the Adoration of the Magi Jacob Cornelisz Van Oostsanen
Leonardo da Vinci, Adoration of the Magi, commissioned 1481 and unfinished. Since November 2011, Leonardo’s Adoration of the Magi is undergoing diagnostic investigation ahead of conservation work.
Adoration of the Magi (Ospedale degli Innocenti) Domenico Ghirlandaio