Nativity of Christ (detail)Pietro Cavallini · 1296

  • Painting mediumMosaic
  • Medium typeDecor
  • Art movementRoman Naturalism
  • Creation date1296
  • Art periodLate Medieval
  • MuseumSanta Maria in Trastevere

Pietro Cavallini (1240 – 1330)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Nativity of Christ (detail)
  • Artist: Pietro Cavallini
  • Year: 1296
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Santa Maria in Trastevere
  • Medium: Mosaic
  • Period: Late Medieval
  • Corpus context: transition to early renaissance, byzantine artistic conventions
  • Main color: Putty

Questions & Answers

What was Pietro Cavallini's age when "Nativity of Christ (detail)" was created?

Pietro Cavallini was 56 years old when creating "Nativity of Christ (detail)" in 1296. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1240.

How does "Nativity of Christ (detail)" fit into Pietro Cavallini's themes and style?

Within Pietro Cavallini's output, "Nativity of Christ (detail)" sits in the Roman Naturalism style, alongside the themes of byzantine artistic conventions, roman naturalism influence, christian religious themes, biblical narrative depiction, pioneering mosaic technique, transition to early renaissance.

What are the author and date of "Nativity of Christ (detail)"?

The author of "Nativity of Christ (detail)" is Pietro Cavallini, and the work is dated 1296.

Who is the artist behind "Nativity of Christ (detail)"?

The artist behind "Nativity of Christ (detail)" is Pietro Cavallini. The work is catalogued under Pietro Cavallini's name.

In which movement and which era is "Nativity of Christ (detail)" by Pietro Cavallini placed?

"Nativity of Christ (detail)" belongs to the Roman Naturalism movement, and its creator worked in the High-Medieval era.

Are the colors of "Nativity of Christ (detail)" by Pietro Cavallini saturated or muted?

The palette of "Nativity of Christ (detail)" is subtle color in saturation.

In what year was "Nativity of Christ (detail)" by Pietro Cavallini created?

"Nativity of Christ (detail)" dates from 1296. The date places the work within Pietro Cavallini's career and its era.

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