Nativity Collection (#3)

The Adoration of the Sheperds (Interior left wing), 1515. Creator: Anon
The Adoration of the Sheperds (Interior left wing), 1515.

The Adoration of the Magi, 1360. Creator: Luca di Tomme
The Adoration of the Magi, 1360.

The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Creator: Pietro da Rimini
The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Four scenes from the childhood of Christ: The Nativity, The Infant Christ bathed

Nativity of the Virgin, 1437-39 (gold, silver and tempera on wood)
8683338 Nativity of the Virgin, 1437-39 (gold, silver and tempera on wood) by Master of the Osservanza, (fl.c.1436); Museo di palazzo Corboli (Museo civico archeologico e d'arte sacra), Asciano

The Nativity, detail of an altarpiece of Saint Mary, 1420 (low relief)
AIS5340570 The Nativity, detail of an altarpiece of Saint Mary, 1420 (low relief); (add.info.: Low relief by Pere Oller Cathedral of Vic, Spain); © Iberfoto

L'adoration des mages (Adorazione dei Magi). Peinture de Francesco BASSANO (1540-1592), 1585-1590. Vienne
AIS5384841 L'adoration des mages (Adorazione dei Magi). Peinture de Francesco BASSANO (1540-1592), 1585-1590. Vienne. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna; © Iberfoto

The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco)
8794453 The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), Padua

"The Birth of Christ", 16th century (tempera on wood)
8766537 "The Birth of Christ", 16th century (tempera on wood) by Russian School (16th century); Ikonenmuseum, Frankfurt, Germany; (add.info.: "The Birth of Christ" icon)

Adoration of the Wise Men, right side of a sarcophagus in Luni Marble, end IV century (marble)
7292741 Adoration of the Wise Men, right side of a sarcophagus in Luni Marble, end IV century (marble); Museo Diocesano, Vicenza, Italy; Ghigo Roli

Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi (relief)
8711071 Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi (relief); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi. Colmar)

Tapestry depicting the nativity - Gallery of Tapestries - Vatican Museum, Roma, Italy
GNG5284001 Tapestry depicting the nativity - Gallery of Tapestries - Vatican Museum, Roma, Italy; Vatican Museums and Galleries

Celebrating the three kings or wise men (engraving)
UIG5414650 Celebrating the three kings or wise men (engraving)

Bethlehem, 4th century mosaic at the Church of the Nativity
5309820 Bethlehem, 4th century mosaic at the Church of the Nativity; Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel; Photo © Stefano Baldini

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The visit of the three shepherds to the birth of Christ
5306158 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The visit of the three shepherds to the birth of Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia). Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Jan Bert. 1785
7142047 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia). Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Jan Bert. 1785.; Brakel, East Flanders, Belgium; (add.info.: Elst, parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia, Brakel)

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Painting. Adoration of the Magi. 17th century
7142229 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Painting. Adoration of the Magi. 17th century.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga, Veurne, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel)
XOS5873614 The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel) by Ferrer, Jaume (fl.1430-1461); 187.3x139.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Adoration of the Kings, 1500-99 (oil on wood)
8714681 The Adoration of the Kings, 1500-99 (oil on wood) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Copy after Raphael)

Flight into Egypt, wax pattern nativity, Austrian, mid 18th century
NAT32469 Flight into Egypt, wax pattern nativity, Austrian, mid 18th century; Private Collection

The Birth of Jesus Christ (colour litho)
8631688 The Birth of Jesus Christ (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth of Jesus Christ)

The Infant Saviour. (colour litho)
8636018 The Infant Saviour. (colour litho) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Infant Saviour)

Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho)
8656078 Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi, from the Strozzi Altarpiece (1423)

The First Noel (colour litho)
8635973 The First Noel (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Noel)

The Nativity (colour litho)
8675677 The Nativity (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nativity)

The Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8675674 The Three Wise Men (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Wise Men)

The Angel Appearing To Joseph; The Star In The East; Adoration Of The Magi (engraving)
8666541 The Angel Appearing To Joseph; The Star In The East; Adoration Of The Magi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nativite. Painting by Coda da Rimini. Private collection, Reggio Emilia
VEN5032530 Nativite. Painting by Coda da Rimini. Private collection, Reggio Emilia.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nativite. Painting by Coda da Rimini)

Adoration of the shepherds. Painting attributed to Simon de Chalons (1500-1562) cm 178
JEB4883782 Adoration of the shepherds. Painting attributed to Simon de Chalons (1500-1562) cm 178, 5x160 Church Saint Pierre Avignon; (add.info.: Adoration of the shepherds)

Virgin and Child, detail: Adoration of the Magi (panel on the right upper panels)
JEB4897734 Virgin and Child, detail: Adoration of the Magi (panel on the right upper panels). The Shepherd's Star is seen above the scene. Painting by Giovanni Del Biondo (ca. 1356-1398), 1345

Romanesque art: The eardrum of the church of Sainte Marie Madeleine in Neuilly-en-Donjon (Neuilly en Donjon), Allier
JEB4922011 Romanesque art: The eardrum of the church of Sainte Marie Madeleine in Neuilly-en-Donjon (Neuilly en Donjon), Allier, Auvergne, France. The lintel and eardrum date from about 1140

The Birth of Our Lord - Xylography of the 19th century, coloriee - Civica Raccolta Bertarelli, Milan
XEE5027296 The Birth of Our Lord - Xylography of the 19th century, coloriee - Civica Raccolta Bertarelli, Milan; (add.info.: The Birth of Our Lord - Xylography of the 19th century)

Biblical scene: Sages from the East come to see the birth of Jesus. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4915862 Biblical scene: Sages from the East come to see the birth of Jesus. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Biblical scene)

Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885
3478756 Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885; (add.info.: Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family. Paris, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Adoration of the Magi, detail of an altarpiece of Saint Mary, 1420 (low relief)
AIS5340575 Adoration of the Magi, detail of an altarpiece of Saint Mary, 1420 (low relief); (add.info.: Low relief by Pere Oller in the Cathedral of Vic, Spain); © Iberfoto

Birth of Little Jesus, Virgin Mary, Joseph, donkey, beef, creche... engraving of the Great Bible Renewed
PCT4275292 Birth of Little Jesus, Virgin Mary, Joseph, donkey, beef, creche... engraving of the Great Bible Renewed, edition Garnier a Troyes 1738.; (add.info.: Birth of Little Jesus, Virgin Mary)

Nativity and Decumbiture of John Till Adams
3732364 Nativity and Decumbiture of John Till Adams; (add.info.: Nativity and Decumbiture of John Till Adams (1748-1786) a Quaker physician by Ebenezer Sibly

Nativity of King George III of the United Kingdom
3732370 Nativity of King George III of the United Kingdom; (add.info.: Nativity of King George III of the United Kingdom by Ebenezer Sibly (1751-1799) an English physician, astrologer

The Holy Family (child Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph) - The Holy Family (1870)
SYC4196093 The Holy Family (child Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph) - The Holy Family (1870). Jean-Baptiste-Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper

Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. The Birth of our Lord. the nativity
5306054 Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. The Birth of our Lord. the nativity; Universal History Archive/UIG

Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Antoon Van Dijck. 1631
7142067 Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Antoon Van Dijck. 1631.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw, Dendermonde)

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Triptich. Adoration of the Magi. 1602
7142247 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Triptich. Adoration of the Magi. 1602.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga, Veurne, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus). Painting. "Adoration of the Magi". Ambrosoius Francken I. Ca 1600
7142221 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus). Painting. "Adoration of the Magi". Ambrosoius Francken I. Ca 1600.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus, Aalst, Oost-Vlaanderen)

A 15th-century plaque depicting The Nativity, 15th century
5310970 A 15th-century plaque depicting The Nativity, 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Nativity Scene
3330042 The Nativity Scene; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Nativity Scene. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Nativite. Manuscrit 15eme siecle
GIA5033836 Nativite. Manuscrit 15eme siecle.; (add.info.: Nativite. Manuscrit 15eme siecle.); © Giancarlo Costa

Breviarium romanum (Roman breviary). Illuminated manuscript representing the annunciation
VEN5027484 Breviarium romanum (Roman breviary). Illuminated manuscript representing the annunciation, the nativity and some zodiac signs

Nativite Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942885 Nativite Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

Biblical scene: Shepherds call for the birth of Jesus the Messiah. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4915830 Biblical scene: Shepherds call for the birth of Jesus the Messiah. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Biblical scene: Shepherds call for the birth of Jesus the Messiah)

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The beauty and significance of the nativity is captured in various forms of art throughout history. One such example is the Nativity scene fresco designed and painted by Dom Georges Saget in 1963. This stunning artwork depicts the birth of Christ, showcasing the Greek Orthodox iconography found in Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece. Piero della Francesca, an Italian painter renowned for his religious works, also contributed to the portrayal of the nativity. His piece titled "The Adoration of the Christ Child" showcases his mastery in capturing this sacred moment. In addition to these well-known artworks, there are countless other depictions that celebrate the birth of Jesus. An unknown creator crafted a Mary Jesus Icon at the Greek Orthodox Church Altar Nave in Bethlehem, West Bank Palestine. The Romanesque altar from Sagas further adds to our understanding with its representation of The Visitation, Nativity, and Adoration scenes. Moving through time and space brings us to a late 12th or early 13th-century French manuscript illumination called "Adoration of Magi. " This intricate work transports us into a world where we witness both reverence and wonder as wise men pay homage to baby Jesus. Traveling forward to c. 1380 takes us closer to home with a tempera on panel painting simply titled "Nativity. " Its vibrant colors bring life to this timeless story while reminding us that it transcends cultural boundaries. Even stained glass windows have been utilized as a medium for depicting this cherished event. In St. Eustache church located in Paris, France stands one such window portraying the nativity scene—a breathtaking sight that illuminates both faith and artistic brilliance. Lastly but not leastly is Antoni Gaudi's contribution—the Sagrada Familia—an architectural masterpiece encompassing elements inspired by nature alongside representations of biblical events like the nativity itself.