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The Nativity
The Nativity

The Nativity

ArtistAttributed to Bartolomeo Bellano Italian, b. Padua 1437/38–d. Padua 1496/97
Datecirca 1460–1475
MediumPolychrome stucco relief
Dimensions22 x 20 1/4 in. (55.9 x 51.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object numberG.56.8.1
On View
On view
ProvenanceCollection of Signor Stephano Bardini; sold at Christie's May 26, 1902, lot 55.
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