The Nativity (copy) 1485 - 1600

Albrecht Dürer's "The Nativity (copy)" is a detailed engraving depicting the birth of Christ in a humble stable. The composition, created between 1485 and 1600, showcases Dürer's masterful use of line and perspective, with the figures of Mary, Joseph, and the newborn Jesus situated within a complex architectural setting. The surrounding structure, a blend of crumbling walls and a thatched-roof building, adds a sense of realism to the scene. The scene is further enhanced by the inclusion of a well and a figure drawing water in the foreground, creating a captivating visual narrative that embodies the essence of this pivotal Christian event.