The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of March 29, 2024

The Life of Christ: The Nativity

The Life of Christ: The Nativity

c. 1480–90
Location: not on view

Description

Martin Schongauer was among the first artists to work extensively in engraving to create series on the life of Christ and the saints. Here, he portrayed the Virgin, clothed in elaborate drapery, gazing upon her newborn son in a simple setting. To produce this work, Schongauer carved directly into a copper plate, creating depth and tonal variation using a system of crosshatching and parallel lines. His technical skill was admired by a young Albrecht Dürer, who later depicted the same subject.
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  • {{cite web|title=The Life of Christ: The Nativity|url=false|author=Martin Schongauer|year=c. 1480–90|access-date=29 March 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1978.85