The Nativity

Fra Bartolommeo

Created:
Movement:
c. 1507
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Devotional Imagery, Harmonious Composition
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Dimensions:
34 × 24.5 cm (13 3/8 × 9 5/8 in.); Framed: 52.7 × 35.6 cm (20 3/4 × 14 1/16 in.)
medium:
Oil on panel
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The Nativity by Fra Bartolommeo

The Nativity by Fra Bartolommeo is an exemplary work of the High Renaissance, created using oil on panel. Fra Bartolommeo, born Bartolomeo di Paolo del Fattorino in 1472, was a prominent Italian painter known for his religious compositions and mastery of color and form. This painting reflects his deep commitment to religious themes, influenced by his association with the Dominican order and the teachings of Savonarola. The use of oil on panel allowed for a richness in color and detail, characteristic of Bartolommeo's work, which contributed significantly to the development of religious art in Florence. His works, including The Nativity, are noted for their serene compositions and harmonious balance, influencing contemporaries such as Raphael. Fra Bartolommeo's contributions to art are marked by his integration of spiritual themes with the evolving techniques of the Renaissance period.

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The Nativity by Fra Bartolommeo

"The Nativity" by Fra Bartolommeo, created using oil on panel, depicts the birth of Christ with a serene and balanced composition characteristic of the High Renaissance style. The artwork is noted for its harmonious use of color and light, reflecting the artist's mastery in creating a spiritual and contemplative atmosphere.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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The Nativity