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Petrus ChristusNetherlandish, 1410–1475
The Nativity
c. 1450 · Painting
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Yes — on view
National Gallery of Art
RoomM-039Washington, D.C., United States
Confirmed on public display.
- Verified
- 12 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“The Nativity” is a painting by Petrus Christus (Netherlandish, 1410–1475), dated c. 1450. The catalog places it within Renaissance and Bruges, with life of christ and nativity among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at National Gallery of Art (M-039) in Washington, D.C.. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Petrus Christus
- Date
- c. 1450
- Medium
- Painting
- Accession number
- 1937.1.40
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