Ontwerp voor een Geboorte (?) 1480 - 1543

"Ontwerp voor een Geboorte (?)" is a drawing by Francesco Granacci, executed sometime between 1480 and 1543. The drawing is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger painting, depicting a scene of the Nativity. The subject matter, along with the artist's signature style, suggests a possible influence from the works of Leonardo da Vinci, who Granacci studied under. The small size and faint lines of the drawing suggest it was intended for personal use and not for public exhibition. The artwork can be interpreted as a study in composition and figure drawing, as Granacci explores the arrangement of figures and the dynamics of their interactions in a limited space.