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Paumgartner altarpiece, central panel: The Nativity of Christ, after 1503. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
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Paumgartner altarpiece, central panel: The Nativity of Christ, after 1503. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Paumgartner altarpiece, central panel: The Nativity of Christ, after 1503. Found in the Collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich
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The central panel of the Paumgartner Altarpiece, created by the renowned German artist Albrecht Dürer around 1503, depicts the Nativity of Christ. This masterpiece, now housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, is a testament to Dürer's exceptional artistic skills during his formative years. The scene unfolds in a serene Italian landscape, with the Holy Family at the center. Mary, the Virgin, cradles the newborn Christ Child, while Joseph looks on in awe and reverence. The Virgin Mary, dressed in rich blue robes, gazes down at her son with a tender expression, her hands in a gesture of adoration. The Christ Child lies in a manger, surrounded by straw and farm animals, symbolizing his humble birth. The New Testament narrative of the Nativity is brought to life through Dürer's meticulous attention to detail. The folds in the Virgin's robes, the texture of the straw, and the delicate features of the Christ Child are all rendered with the utmost care and precision. The landscape in the background, with its rolling hills and picturesque village, adds a sense of peace and tranquility to the scene. This painting is a prime example of the Renaissance style, with its focus on realism, perspective, and naturalism. The Paumgartner Altarpiece, with its central panel dedicated to the Nativity of Christ, is a beautiful and moving representation of the holy night and the birth of the Savior.
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