The Nativity

Giuliano Traballesi

Associated Names
Giuliano Traballesi

Artist, Italian, 1727 - 1812

This is a drawing of figures gathered in a dimly lit interior setting. The scene features figures surrounding a central focus, potentially involving a cradle or object of interest. The environment is rustic, with wooden beams and stone blocks suggesting a barn or stable interior. To the left, a cow and donkey are depicted. The characters express curiosity and intrigue through their postures and gestures, interacting in discussion or contemplation. The lighting is dramatic, creating strong contrasts that highlight the figures and central elements. Brown tones and shading suggest a sepia or monochrome study, perhaps rendered in ink and wash, emphasizing the central narrative.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with brown wash, heightened withwhite, on (brown paper?)

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 44 cm (11 3/4 x 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.32.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary Brandegee (Lugt Supp.1860c)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:207 (as "Adoration of the Shepherds").

Wikidata ID

Q64572451

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