Figure Studies
The Nativity
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
This dramatic 17th-century masterpiece uses striking light and shadow to capture the intimate, sacred moment of the Nativity.
The Holy Night (The Nativity)
Carlo Maratta
1655 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous and tender Baroque masterpiece of the Nativity, defined by dramatic light and serene composition.
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Where it works
A substantial work with a restful register with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft yellow
About the piece
Created around 1655 by Carlo Maratta, this oil painting is a quintessential example of the Roman High Baroque. The scene depicts the Holy Night with a masterful use of chiaroscuro, where the Christ child emanates a radiant light that illuminates the Virgin Mary and the surrounding celestial observers. The work is celebrated for its emotional depth and the delicate, painterly treatment of the figures.
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