The Christmas Story in Works of Art (Part 1)
- 14 years ago
The birth of Jesus Christ - from the angel Gabriel's appearance to the Virgin Mary to the Holy Family's flight into Egypt - is a popular subject in works of art.
Much Christmas imagery is taken from the Gospels of Saint Luke and Saint Matthew which inspired many artists to create many beautiful works of art.
A few of these creations are presented here, accompanied by the sacred texts that inspired them and by the best loved Christmas Carols in the world.
Much Christmas imagery is taken from the Gospels of Saint Luke and Saint Matthew which inspired many artists to create many beautiful works of art.
A few of these creations are presented here, accompanied by the sacred texts that inspired them and by the best loved Christmas Carols in the world.