The Nativity of the Virgin Mary 

This intimate depiction of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, a popular subject in Renaissance art, was created by Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens. The scene is set in a domestic interior, where a group of women gather around a woman in bed, likely representing Saint Anne, who is giving birth to the Virgin Mary. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged in a swirling motion, and is characterized by Rubens' signature style, which emphasizes the fleshy forms of the figures and the use of dramatic lighting.