Adoration of the Child, by da Costa

Here are two paintings that are sometimes called Nativities but should more properly be termed "Adorations of the Child."

Nativity, c. 1492, by Domenico Ghirlandaio

Adoration of the Child, c. 1500, by Lorenzo da Costa.

An "Adoration" will usually show Mary, often with Joseph, in a prayerful attitude, learning slightly over the Christ child. The donkey and ox are sometimes missing, but sometimes present. A stable-like structure might, or might not, be present.