De geboorte van Christus 1650 - 1700

"De geboorte van Christus" is a 17th-century etching by Jean-Baptiste Corneille, a French artist known for his detailed and expressive style. This work depicts the Nativity scene, with Mary and Joseph kneeling in adoration of the newborn Christ. The scene is set within a natural landscape, with a mountainous background and a donkey and ox in the foreground, alluding to the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth. Corneille's masterful use of line creates a sense of depth and movement, bringing the biblical story to life.