December 17th century

This anonymous 17th-century woodcut depicts the Nativity of Jesus. The scene is presented from a low angle, emphasizing the figures gathered around the manger. The central figure is a young child, swaddled in a blanket, who represents the newborn Jesus. The figures surrounding him include his mother Mary and the father Joseph. The artist's use of deep shadows and fine lines creates a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of the Baroque style. The work is a small-scale example of a devotional image likely created for private use.