Nativity of Christ 1523

Lorenzo Lotto’s “Nativity of Christ” (1523) is a Renaissance-era painting depicting the traditional scene of the birth of Jesus. Saint Joseph kneels in prayer while the Virgin Mary gazes down at the newborn Christ child, who lies in a manger. The composition is simple, but the attention to detail and emotional intensity of the figures makes it a powerful work of art. The painting is a testament to Lotto’s skill as a portraitist and his ability to capture the essence of religious devotion.