The Nativity of the Virgin

by Matthieu Le Nain (1640)
Peinture de La nativité de la Vierge par Matthieu Le Nain

This painting, created for the altar of one of the cathedral’s chapels in the 17th century, presents a scene of nativity as it may have unfolded in that century. In the background, Anne, the Virgin Mary’s mother, is lying in bed. In the foreground, a nurse is breastfeeding the newborn child. The presence of two angels confirms the divine nature of the scene.

Not on diplay:

Stored in reserve, outside the cathedral.