Geboorte van Christus
1638
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
305; 215
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
**Geboorte van Christus (Birth of Christ)** Michel Dorigny, 1638* *Engraving, 305 × 215 mm* Michel Dorigny's *Geboorte van Christus created in 1638, the nativity scene—a timeless Christian motif of the Virgin Mary, infant Jesus, and adoring figures in a humble stable. As a French artist trained under Simon Vouet, Dorigny immersed in the Baroque era, a period when art served the Catholic Counter-Reformation by evoking awe and devotion through dramatic light, rich detail, and emotional intensity. This engraving reflects that spirit, translating grand religious narratives into accessible pri...
About the Artist
Michel Dorigny · 1616–1665
French painter. Comment on works: Painter; History; Portrait; Engraver; Religious; Mythology; Draughtsman