The Nativity
| Title | The Nativity |
|---|---|
| Artist | Giorgio Ghisi (Italian, 1520–1582) |
| Date | 1553 16th century |
| Medium | engraving |
| Classification | |
| Origin | Italy Italy |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | The Nativity, 1553. Giorgio Ghisi (Italian, 1520–1582), Hieronymus Cock, after Agnolo Bronzino (Italian, 1503–1572). Engraving; overall: 67.5 x 45.6 cm (26 9/16 x 17 15/16 in.); part 1: 32.9 x 45 cm (12 15/16 x 17 11/16 in.); part 2: 34 x 45.6 cm (13 3/8 x 17 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1986.233 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“The Nativity” is a work by Giorgio Ghisi (Italian, 1520–1582), dated 1553. It is executed in engraving and classified as print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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