The Nativity c. 1500 - 1520

"The Nativity" (c. 1500-1520) is an oil painting on panel by an anonymous artist, now housed in the Städel Museum. The painting depicts the traditional scene of the birth of Jesus, with Mary kneeling in prayer and the Christ child lying in a manger. The scene is set within a stable, with a cow looking on. Two figures can be seen in the distance, one in red. This painting offers a classic depiction of the Nativity, showcasing the reverence and humility of the event.