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The Nativity — Petrus Christus

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Written by: Seda BozkurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 696020
Petrus Christus

The Nativity

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Art, Washington
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Artist / MakerPetrus Christus
Datec. 1450
Culture / OriginNetherlandish
Mediumoil on panel
DepartmentPainting
TypePainting
About the Artist

BiographyPetrus Christus (1410–1475) — Flemish painter (c.1410-1475).Petrus Christus worked as painter and illuminator and is associated with Southern Netherlands. Their documented life spans the years 1410 to 1475, born in Baarle, died in Bruges. Their work is linked to Early Netherlandish painting.Disciplinespainter, illuminatorBorn1410, BaarleDied1475, BrugesNationalitySouthern NetherlandsMovementEarly Netherlandish paintingSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.

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