The Nativity

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The Nativity

A woodcut showing a nativity scene, with the Virgin Mary looking down at her miracle child, overlooked by a cluster of angelic figures, an entering old man and celebrating citizens through the window. Date: circa 1502

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Media ID 32243938

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1502 Angelic Celebrating Citizens Cluster Durer Entering Figures Miracle Nativity Overlooked Virgin Woodcut 1924 Albert

EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite woodcut print, titled "The Nativity," dates back to around 1502 and is an outstanding work of art by the renowned German artist, Albrecht Dürer. The image captures the essence of the Nativity scene as described in the Bible, with the Virgin Mary lovingly gazing down at her newborn son, the Miracle Child, lying in a manger. Mary's humility and awe are palpable as she cradles her infant, who represents the hope and salvation brought to the world. Surrounding the holy family, a cluster of angelic figures looks on in adoration, their wings outstretched in reverence. Their celestial presence signifies the divine intervention and the announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ to the world. An elderly man enters the scene from the left, possibly representing the traditional figure of Simeon, who held the infant Jesus in his arms and recognized him as the long-awaited Messiah. Through the window, we see the joyous reactions of the townspeople, celebrating the birth of the Savior. Their faces are filled with wonder and delight, reflecting the widespread excitement and anticipation that accompanied the arrival of Jesus. The intricate details and masterful use of light and shadow in this woodcut print make it a truly captivating work of art, transporting us back to the magical moment of the Nativity.

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