Nativity
- Artist
- Piero della Francesca
- Date
- 1470 - 1475
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery
Piero della Francesca, a notable figure of the Early Renaissance, created the 'Nativity' as a testament to his serene humanism and mastery over geometric forms. This religious painting, one among his several renowned works, presents the birth of Christ using mathematical precision and profound understanding of perspective. He dipped his brush into oil to paint on wood, creating vivid, lifelike characters and religious scenes that are still revered today. Piero's exceptional use of these mediums made him a pivotal figure in advancing the technical standards of Early Renaissance painting.
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