The Nativity 1522 - 1532

"The Nativity" is a 16th-century etching by Italian artist Parmigianino. The artwork, created between 1522 and 1532, depicts the biblical scene of the birth of Jesus Christ. The composition is characterized by its elongated figures and the use of light and shadow, typical of Parmigianino's style, also known as Mannerism. This style, popular in the 16th century, was a reaction against the High Renaissance. The work is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.