NativityMaarten De Vos · 1577

  • Painting mediumOil
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementFlemish Mannerism
  • Creation date1577
  • Art periodEarly Modern
  • Dimensions106.0 x 75.0 cm
  • MuseumOnze-Lieve Vrouwekathedraal

Maarten De Vos (1532 – 1603)

Discover Maarten de Vos: Flemish painter of history & portraits (1532-1603). Known for Venetian influence, Italian travels, & significant works in the Spanish Netherlands.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Nativity
  • Artist: Maarten De Vos
  • Year: 1577
  • Original dimensions: 106.0 x 75.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Onze-Lieve Vrouwekathedraal
  • Period: Early Modern
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Color palette: Earthy

Questions & Answers

How is the color composition of "Nativity" by Maarten De Vos built?

In "Nativity", a statement contrast is paired with a strong color unity harmony.

How intense are the colors in "Nativity" by Maarten De Vos?

The colors in "Nativity" by Maarten De Vos have a balanced intensity.

What is the dominant color of "Nativity" by Maarten De Vos?

The dominant color of "Nativity" by Maarten De Vos is clay (#99664e).

Is "Nativity" more bright or more dark overall?

"Nativity" by Maarten De Vos is recorded as deep_shadow, with a dark luminance.

Which museum holds the original "Nativity"?

You can see the original "Nativity" at the Onze-Lieve Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerp, Belgium.

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