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The Birth of Christ

105.5 x 84.5 cm. The herdsman looks on over the donkey’s head. Reverence seems to be present only in front of the wall, with Mary and Joseph, and even the ox and the donkey. The magpie may symbolize curiosity and gossip.

Artist:

Hieronymus Bosch School

Location:

Cologne -- Wallraf-Richartz Museum

Subject:

Nativity

Medium:

Year:

15XX

Country:

Flanders

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