Geburt Christi (Rückseite: Begegnung an der Goldenen Pforte) (Umkreis)

Jan Polack painted this Nativity around 1500 as part of his prolific production of altarpieces for Bavarian churches. Polack was the leading painter in Munich, and his robust, expressive style defined Bavarian painting during the late Gothic period. His Nativities reflect the warm devotional tradition of the Alpine regions. The tempera medium required careful preparation on a gessoed panel and a disciplined layering technique that produced precise, durable surfaces suited to the intricate detail expected of devotional painting.

Oil on panel with Polack's characteristic bold style and vivid Bavarian coloring. The Nativity scene combines devotional warmth with the energetic figure painting that distinguishes Polack's approach.