Nativity 1445

"Nativity" (1445), a pen and ink drawing by Venetian artist Jacopo Bellini, is an early example of his work on paper. The work depicts the scene of the Nativity of Christ with a detailed perspective of the stable and the surrounding landscape. This drawing reflects Bellini’s interest in architectural and natural detail. It also reflects the growing popularity of the subject of the Nativity during the Renaissance period. It’s currently on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.