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Manger Collection (#4)

"Manger: A Symbol of Divine Birth and Adoration" The manger, often associated with the Nativity scene, holds a profound significance in Christian art and tradition

Background imageManger Collection: The Christ Child in the Manger, 1911 (chromolithograph)

The Christ Child in the Manger, 1911 (chromolithograph)
2622147 The Christ Child in the Manger, 1911 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageManger Collection: Christmas (colour litho)

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)

Background imageManger Collection: Nativity scene on a three-dimensional Christmas card

Nativity scene on a three-dimensional Christmas card
Nativity scene with angels, holy family, shepherds and kings on a three-dimensional Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageManger Collection: Nativity scene with Three Wise Men

Nativity scene with Three Wise Men

Background imageManger Collection: Christmas card, Baby Jesus and Lambs

Christmas card, Baby Jesus and Lambs. 20th century

Background imageManger Collection: Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Nativity with Magi

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Nativity with Magi
Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Nativity with the Three Wise Men or Magi

Background imageManger Collection: Biblical tales from the Old and New Testaments

Biblical tales from the Old and New Testaments - a nativity scene at the centre with Adam and Eve in the distance on the left

Background imageManger Collection: Jesus nativity

Jesus nativity
Nativity scene, with Mary adoring baby Jesus in his manger

Background imageManger Collection: But see! The Virgin blest hath laid her Babe to rest (colour litho)

But see! The Virgin blest hath laid her Babe to rest (colour litho)
979673 But see! The Virgin blest hath laid her Babe to rest (colour litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: But see! The Virgin blest hath laid her Babe to rest)

Background imageManger Collection: Interior views of rooms (b / w photo)

Interior views of rooms (b / w photo)
960148 Interior views of rooms (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior views of rooms)

Background imageManger Collection: Mary Jesus, who is all meekness, receive you, like the wise men, in His divine heart (chromolitho)

Mary Jesus, who is all meekness, receive you, like the wise men, in His divine heart (chromolitho)
724661 Mary Jesus, who is all meekness, receive you, like the wise men, in His divine heart (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Jesus)

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity, 1925 (tempera on linen)

The Nativity, 1925 (tempera on linen)
657224 The Nativity, 1925 (tempera on linen) by Gaskin, Arthur Joseph (1862-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nativity. Arthur Joseph Gaskin (1862-1928). Tempera on linen

Background imageManger Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, 1500-25 (oil on gold ground panel)

The Adoration of the Magi, 1500-25 (oil on gold ground panel)
1216540 The Adoration of the Magi, 1500-25 (oil on gold ground panel) by Permeniates, Ioannis (attr. to) (16th century); 59x73.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Greek

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity Window, 1888 (stained glass)

The Nativity Window, 1888 (stained glass)
3474879 The Nativity Window, 1888 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St.Phillips Cathedral, Birmingham, West Midlands

Background imageManger Collection: Nativity, c. 1860 (stained glass)

Nativity, c. 1860 (stained glass)
3474719 Nativity, c.1860 (stained glass) by Halliday, Michael Frederick (1822-69); St.Columbas Church, Topcliffe, North Yorkshire

Background imageManger Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1320 (tempera on wood, gold ground)

The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1320 (tempera on wood, gold ground)
3614025 The Adoration of the Magi, c.1320 (tempera on wood, gold ground) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); 45.1x43.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageManger Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds (fresco)

The Adoration of the Shepherds (fresco)
3496508 The Adoration of the Shepherds (fresco) by Crespi, Daniele (1597-1630); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Certosa di Pavia, Presbiterio, Daniele Crespi)

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity (oil on panel)

The Nativity (oil on panel)
SHK277296 The Nativity (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523) (studio of); 68.5x32 cm; Private Collection; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity, 1546 (stained glass)

The Nativity, 1546 (stained glass)
PC222526 The Nativity, 1546 (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); St. Sulpice, Nogent-le-Roi, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: Oculus depicting The Nativity, 1443 (stained glass)

Oculus depicting The Nativity, 1443 (stained glass)
PC220864 Oculus depicting The Nativity, 1443 (stained glass) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco)

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco)
ALI375369 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco) by Peterzano, Simone Veneziano (fl.1573-96); Certosa di Garegnano, Milan, Italy; Alinari

Background imageManger Collection: Ms 322 f. 97r, Psalm 97, initial C, Annunciation to the Shepherds

Ms 322 f. 97r, Psalm 97, initial C, Annunciation to the Shepherds
476960 Ms 322 f.97r, Psalm 97, initial C, Annunciation to the Shepherds, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes

Background imageManger Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 1662 (wood)

Adoration of the Magi, 1662 (wood)
NUL407109 Adoration of the Magi, 1662 (wood) by Douille, Jean (fl.1662); Cathedral of Sainte Marie, Auch, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds (metalpoint, pen & ink with wash and gouache on paper)

The Adoration of the Shepherds (metalpoint, pen & ink with wash and gouache on paper)
CTS413019 The Adoration of the Shepherds (metalpoint, pen & ink with wash and gouache on paper) by Cesura, Pompeo (Pompeo Dell Aquila) (fl.1569-71) (attr)

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity (sepia and coloured chalk on paper)

The Nativity (sepia and coloured chalk on paper)
BIR185847 The Nativity (sepia and coloured chalk on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; eBirmingham Museums Trust; English, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: Place of the manger in the grotto (b / w photo)

Place of the manger in the grotto (b / w photo)
2791304 Place of the manger in the grotto (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place of the manger in the grotto)

Background imageManger Collection: Illustrated Gift Books (engraving)

Illustrated Gift Books (engraving)
1620699 Illustrated Gift Books (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated Gift Books. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 December 1867)

Background imageManger Collection: The Birth of Christ (coloured engraving)

The Birth of Christ (coloured engraving)
3648336 The Birth of Christ (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth of Christ)

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c

The Nativity, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c
AFC215867 The Nativity, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c.1910 (colour litho) by Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: Nativity scene - Bible

Nativity scene - Bible
3779780 Nativity scene - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Nativity scene. And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger)

Background imageManger Collection: Nativity (stained glass)

Nativity (stained glass)
BAL22233 Nativity (stained glass) by French School; St. Florentin, Nr. Auxerre, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: Nativity

Nativity
AGN48061 Nativity by Pacchia, Girolamo del (1477-1533); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: Stable Interior (one of a pair)

Stable Interior (one of a pair)
RAF53251 Stable Interior (one of a pair) by Spencer, Thomas (1700-63); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity (oil on panel)

The Nativity (oil on panel)
PHD42506 The Nativity (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Private Collection; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, detail of Virgin and Child with three kings

The Adoration of the Magi, detail of Virgin and Child with three kings
BEN107252 The Adoration of the Magi, detail of Virgin and Child with three kings, 1423 (tempera on panel) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity, 1507-10 (oil on panel)

The Nativity, 1507-10 (oil on panel)
2970201 The Nativity, 1507-10 (oil on panel) by Master of Pulkau (fl.c.1505-1520); 111.4x74.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Wilson L. Mead Fund; German, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: The Interior of a Stable with a Dapple Grey Horse in Harness, with Ducks, Goats

The Interior of a Stable with a Dapple Grey Horse in Harness, with Ducks, Goats
652115 The Interior of a Stable with a Dapple Grey Horse in Harness, with Ducks, Goats, and a Cockerel by a Manger, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr

Background imageManger Collection: Nativity, 13th century (stained glass)

Nativity, 13th century (stained glass)
PC129064 Nativity, 13th century (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint Julien Cathedral, Le Mans, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: The Dog in the Manger (colour litho)

The Dog in the Manger (colour litho)
6003456 The Dog in the Manger (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dog in the Manger. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Background imageManger Collection: The Nativity with Donors and Saints Jerome and Leonard, c. 1510-15 (oil on canvas)

The Nativity with Donors and Saints Jerome and Leonard, c. 1510-15 (oil on canvas)
5948049 The Nativity with Donors and Saints Jerome and Leonard, c.1510-15 (oil on canvas) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageManger Collection: Capital showing The Annunciation and the Nativity, 12th century (stone)

Capital showing The Annunciation and the Nativity, 12th century (stone)
905954 Capital showing The Annunciation and the Nativity, 12th century (stone) by French School, (12th century); Musee Lapidaire, Narbonne, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: Nativity (fresco)

Nativity (fresco)
875241 Nativity (fresco) by Florentine School, (14th century); Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageManger Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco) (detail of 3497111)

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco) (detail of 3497111)
3497116 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco) (detail of 3497111) by Peterzano, Simone Veneziano (fl.1573-96); Certosa di Garegnano, Milan




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"Manger: A Symbol of Divine Birth and Adoration" The manger, often associated with the Nativity scene, holds a profound significance in Christian art and tradition, and is within this humble feeding trough that the miraculous birth of Jesus took place, surrounded by Mary and Joseph, shepherds, angels, and animals. In "Adoration of the Magi, " painted in 1624 by an unknown artist on canvas, we witness the Three Kings bearing gifts to honor the newborn King. Their presence symbolizes worldly recognition of Jesus' divinity. Hugo van der Goes captured a poignant moment in his painting "Adoration of the Shepherd" from 1476-1479. Here we see shepherds humbly adoring baby Jesus as they gather around him with awe-struck expressions. This portrayal emphasizes how even those considered lowly were touched by this extraordinary event. "The Nativity at Night, " created in 1640 by an anonymous artist using oil on canvas technique, depicts a serene night scene where Mary tenderly cradles her child while Joseph watches over them protectively. The soft glow emanating from baby Jesus illuminates their surroundings with divine light. Giotto's fresco masterpiece "Adoration of the Magi" dates back to c1305 and can be found in Padua's Scrovegni Chapel. Its vibrant colors bring to life this sacred moment when kings from afar offer their precious gifts to honor Christ's birth. Another depiction titled "The Nativity at Night, " painted around 1490 on oak wood paneling, captures a similar peaceful atmosphere surrounding baby Jesus lying peacefully in his makeshift bed—a reminder that God chose simplicity for His grand entrance into humanity. Beyond paintings lies physical evidence like Saint Gervais' Infant Jesus statue nestled within Haute Savoie region's church in France—representing devotion through centuries-old traditions upheld across Europe.