# The Nativity in an Ancient Ruin

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CODAZZI, Viviano](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/codazzi-viviano-rb4d05d8d06fbb9>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on copper, 27 x 19 cm

## Commentary

The Nativity in an Ancient Ruin c. 1660 Oil on copper, 27 x 19 cm Private collection The spatial construction and architecture in this painting recalls a number of other works by Codazzi.

## Related artworks

- [Architectural View](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/codazzi-viviano-rb4d05d8d06fbb9/architectural-view-r2d95ca716ae92a>)
- [Rome, the Campo Vaccino Looking toward the Capitoline](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/codazzi-viviano-rb4d05d8d06fbb9/rome-the-campo-vaccino-looking-toward-the-capitoline-r6dad4dde18d497>)
- [St Peter&#39;s, Rome](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/codazzi-viviano-rb4d05d8d06fbb9/st-peters-rome-r0e52232aa71c49>)
- [The Nativity in an Ancient Ruin \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/codazzi-viviano-rb4d05d8d06fbb9/the-nativity-in-an-ancient-ruin-detail-r8dce17b4b3ebee>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)