Bethlehem Collection (#7)

Interior of the grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, c
PEF446225 Interior of the grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) 88:photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co

Nodding Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum nutans. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Star of Bethlehem lily, Ornithogalum umbellatum. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Palestina, Capilla de la Natividad en la cripta de la basilica de Santa Maria, Bethlehem (engraving)
729064 Palestina, Capilla de la Natividad en la cripta de la basilica de Santa Maria, Bethlehem (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palestina)

Palestina, Valle de Urtas, proximo a Bethlehem (engraving)
729063 Palestina, Valle de Urtas, proximo a Bethlehem (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palestina, Valle de Urtas, proximo a Bethlehem)

Wavy-leafed soap plant, Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. divaricatum (Straggling star of bethlehem, Ornithogalum divaricatum)

Drooping or Neapolitan star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum nutans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1794

St Bernards lily, Anthericum liliago (Grass-leaved star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum gramineum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William

The Shepherds finding Jesus (coloured engraving)
2801078 The Shepherds finding Jesus (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherds finding Jesus)

Satyrium orchids and Star of Bethlehem
Satyrium orchids, Satyrium erectum, and Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum umbellatum. (Orchis, Satyrium, Ornithogalum) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo

First Christmas Morn, c. 1899 (oil on canvas)
3822385 First Christmas Morn, c.1899 (oil on canvas) by Lynde, Raymonde (fl.1910-19); 68.6x55.1 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

The Magnificat, Saint Luke - Chapter 1 - Bible
3783091 The Magnificat, Saint Luke - Chapter 1 - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: The Magnificat, Saint Luke - Chapter 1. Illustrated by J James Tissot)

The Annunciation - Saint Luke, Chapter 1 - Bible
3783090 The Annunciation - Saint Luke, Chapter 1 - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: The Annunciation - Saint Luke, Chapter 1. From The Annunciation)

Xmas. Three kings
The Three Kings travelling to Bethlehem. Artist: Raphael Kirchner. Date: circa 1920

The lion refuses to depart, 1912 (litho)
2920434 The lion refuses to depart, 1912 (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book of Saints and Heroes published by Longmans Green & Co 1912 H J Ford)

In the shepherds field, Bethlehem (engraving)
2774945 In the shepherds field, Bethlehem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the shepherds field, Bethlehem)

The Meeting of the Three Kings, with David and Isaiah, c
3545840 The Meeting of the Three Kings, with David and Isaiah, c.1475 (oil and gold leaf on panel) by Master of St. Bartholemew, (fl.1480-1510); 62.8x71.5 cm; J

The Nativity, 1504-07 (oil on panel)
2970925 The Nativity, 1504-07 (oil on panel) by Bartolomeo, Fra (Baccio della Porta) (1472-1517); 34x24.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; The Art Institute of Chicago, Ethel T

Entrance to the Church of the Nativity, built upon the site of the inn where Christ was born (b / w photo)
2791301 Entrance to the Church of the Nativity, built upon the site of the inn where Christ was born (b/w photo) by English photographer

The Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem, from a Garden on the opposite Hill (colour litho)
2795048 The Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem, from a Garden on the opposite Hill (colour litho) by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shepherds on their way to Bethlehem (colour litho)
2795537 Shepherds on their way to Bethlehem (colour litho) by Mohn, Victor Paul (1842-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherds on their way to Bethlehem)

The Birth of Christ (coloured engraving)
3626806 The Birth of Christ (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth of Christ)

Femmes de Bethleem (engraving)
3645089 Femmes de Bethleem (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Femmes de Bethleem. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1860)

Christmas (colour litho)
3108118 Christmas (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas. Noel. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme)

Adoration of the Shepherds (after cleaning, before restoration) 1510 (oil on canvas)
3250821 Adoration of the Shepherds (after cleaning, before restoration) 1510 (oil on canvas) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (S)

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1600-10 (oil on copper)
1762604 The Adoration of the Shepherds, c.1600-10 (oil on copper) by Turchi, Alessandro (1579-1649); 47.4x23.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

Houses in Bethlehem (engraving)
971315 Houses in Bethlehem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses in Bethlehem)

Bethlehem (colour litho)
1093073 Bethlehem (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethlehem. Illustration for World Pictures by Mortimer Menpes)

An Artists Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, VII (engraving)
1060074 An Artists Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, VII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, VII)

Bethlehem Country Club, White Mountains, New Hampshire, USA
View from the golf links, Bethlehem Country Club, White Mountains, New Hampshire, USA. Date: circa 1910

The Kaiser in the Holy Land (b / w photo)
1064008 The Kaiser in the Holy Land (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaiser in the Holy Land)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 481
Hemiptera: Lygaeus equestris (Black-and-red Bug) [Plant: Ornithogallum nutans (Drooping Star of Bethlehem)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 470
Coleoptera: Hister 4-maculatus = Hister quadrimaculatus (Lunar-spotted Mimic-beetle) [Plant: Ornithogallum umbellatum (Common Star of Bethlehem)] Date: 1824-39

Bethlehem, Matthew, ii, 1 (engraving)
959732 Bethlehem, Matthew, ii, 1 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethlehem, Matthew, ii, 1)

Angel of the Lord visits the Shepherds, Sanctuary of the Shepherds Chapel
860370 Angel of the Lord visits the Shepherds, Sanctuary of the Shepherds Chapel, Bethlehem (fresco) by Noni, Umberto (fl.1830-40); Private Collection; Photo eZev Radovan; Italian, out of copyright

A View of Bethlehem with the Journey of the Magi, the Trinity Above
659305 A View of Bethlehem with the Journey of the Magi, the Trinity Above and the Nativity in a Painted Cartouche Below, 1752 (oil on canvas) by Stephan

The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine (b / w photo)
1606661 The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine)

The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine, Views on the Route (b / w photo)
1606638 The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine, Views on the Route (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Virgin as a girl, - Bible
3783089 The Holy Virgin as a girl, - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: The Holy Virgin as a girl, Saint Luke - Chapter 1. Illustrated by J James Tissot)

Palestina, Trabajadores de madreperla en Bethlehem (engraving)
729067 Palestina, Trabajadores de madreperla en Bethlehem (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palestina, Trabajadores de madreperla en Bethlehem)

The Procession of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco)
ALG232640 The Procession of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence

The nativity
LLM338931 The nativity by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nativity. John Fleetwood, Life of our Blessed Lord and Saviour (c 1870).); © Look and Learn

The Nativity (vellum)
MMT220017 The Nativity (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); 11.6x15.7 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Christian peasants from the Bethlehem region, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446267 Christian peasants from the Bethlehem region, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Group of Arab women from Bethlehem drinking coffee, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446254 Group of Arab women from Bethlehem drinking coffee, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Solomons Pools, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446226 Solomons Pools, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co)

The Adoration of the Magi, in the initial E, and the Nativity
MMT386261 The Adoration of the Magi, in the initial E, and the Nativity, in the initial F ? (vellum & gold) by Tegliacci, Niccolo di ser Sozzo (d.1363); 17x17 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

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"Bethlehem: A Timeless Tapestry of History, Faith, and Wonder" Step into the enchanting world of Bethlehem, where centuries-old stories intertwine with sacred traditions. From the ancient Mappa Mundi, a vellum map dating back to 1290 that depicts this holy city's significance in medieval times, to the breathtaking Mary Jesus Icon at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity Altar Nave in modern-day Bethlehem, West Bank Palestine – every corner exudes an aura of spirituality. Transport yourself to Pennsylvania in 1757 through Nicholas Garrison's vivid painting capturing the Moravian settlement on the Lehigh River. This depiction showcases how Bethlehem has been a beacon for diverse communities seeking solace and prosperity throughout history. The Nativity scene from c. 1380 mesmerizes viewers with its delicate tempera strokes on panel, reminding us of Bethlehem's pivotal role as Christ's birthplace. Meanwhile, Hogarth Rake Plate 8 adds a touch of whimsy and satire to this rich tapestry. Gaze upon panoramic views captured by photographers overlooking both Bethlehem and South Bethlehem in Pennsylvania; their lens captures not just physical landscapes but also echoes of hope and resilience embedded within these towns' foundations. During Christmas time, all eyes turn towards Bethlehem as it becomes synonymous with wonderment – symbolized by the celestial Christmas star aligning planets in perfect harmony, and is here that we find solace knowing that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, there is still beauty awaiting discovery. Bethlehem holds tales beyond joyous celebrations; it also bears witness to profound sorrow. The infant Christ rewarding martyred innocents reminds us that even amidst tragedy lies redemption and justice – a testament to unwavering faith. Archangel Gabriel stands tall as a guardian angel over this hallowed land while Melancholy and raving madness find their place too - reminiscent of Bedlam Hospital - showcasing humanity's complex emotions woven into this intricate fabric of history.