Old Master style, likely Italian or French School, oil on canvas religious painting depicting the Nativity, with the infant Christ-child lying in a manger surrounded by The Holy Family, kings, shepherds, and animals. The clouds open to reveal a choir of angels and putti hovering in the heavens above, with barn architectural details and landscape in the background. Unsigned. Housed in a foliate molded giltwood frame. Sight: 19 3/4" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed: 28 1/2" H x 24" W. 19th century or earlier.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Edward Laudermilk, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Painting has been lined, compromising texture of paint. Some minor areas of loss throughout. Craquelure cohesive with age and light scattered retouching. Wear and small losses and repairs to frame.