Christi Geburt

Frühe Kupferstecher, um 1470/1475

This is a drawing of a biblical scene within a dilapidated stone structure. The scene features a central figure in flowing robes, a second figure with a lantern, a donkey, a sleeping baby, and an animal nearby. Above the arch are additional figures, possibly angels, depicted in the clouds with wings. The drawing is detailed with intricate line work and shading, giving depth to the architecture, clothing, and figures. A plant is growing between the stones in the foreground.
Künstler
Frühe Kupferstecher
Datierung
um 1470/1475
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Kupferstich auf Büttenpapier
Maße
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 25,4 × 16,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of a biblical scene within a dilapidated stone structure. The scene features a central figure in flowing robes, a second figure with a lantern, a donkey, a sleeping baby, and an animal nearby. Above the arch are additional figures, possibly angels, depicted in the clouds with wings. The drawing is detailed with intricate line work and shading, giving depth to the architecture, clothing, and figures. A plant is growing between the stones in the foreground.

Frühe Kupferstecher