# The Nativity \(detail\) [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [DAVID, Gerard]() - Date: 1501-1550 - Technique: Panel, 76,5 x 56 cm \(full painting\) ## Commentary The Nativity \(detail\) c. 1490 Panel, 76,5 x 56 cm \(full painting\) Szépmûvészeti Múzeum, Budapest Peasants and shepherds were represented first in Netherlandish painting by the Master of Flémalle and Jan van Eyck. Their influence, as well as that of Hugo van der Goes can be observed on this painting of the young Gerard David. It is assumed that the young shepherd in the foreground represents a self-portrait of the artist. ## Related artworks - [Adoration of the Kings \(detail\)]() - [Adoration of the Kings]() - [Adoration of the Magi]() - [Adoration of the Magi]() - [Altarpiece of St Michael]() - [Altarpiece of St Michael]() - [Breviary of Isabella of Castile]() - [Canon Bernardinus de Salviatis with Three Saints]() - [Christ Nailed to the Cross]() - [Crucifixion]() - [Crucifixion]() - [Forest scenes]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()