Nativity of Jesus in art
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| - | The '''flight into Egypt''' is a [[bible|biblical]] event described in the [[Gospel of Matthew]] in which [[Saint Joseph|Joseph]] fled to [[Ancient Egypt|Egypt]] with his wife [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]] and infant son [[Jesus]] after a [[Biblical Magi|visit by Magi]] because they learn that King Herod intends to kill the infants of that area. The episode is frequently shown in art, as the final episode of the [[Nativity of Jesus in art]], and was a common component in cycles of the ''[[Life of the Virgin]]'' as well as the ''[[Life of Christ]]''. | + | |
| - | {{GFDL}} | + | The '''[[Nativity of Jesus]]''' has been a major subject of Christian art since the 4th century. The artistic depictions of the ''Nativity'' or birth of [[Jesus]], celebrated at [[Christmas]], are based on the narratives in the Bible, in the [[Gospel]]s of [[Matthew the Evangelist|Matthew]] and [[Luke the Evangelist|Luke]], and further elaborated by written, oral and artistic tradition. Christian art includes a great many representations of the [[Virgin Mary]] and the [[Child Jesus|Christ Child]]. Such works are generally referred to as the "[[Madonna (art)|Madonna and Child]]" or "Virgin and Child". They are not usually representations of the ''Nativity'' specifically, but are often devotional objects representing a particular aspect or attribute of the Virgin Mary, or Jesus. ''Nativity'' pictures, on the other hand, are specifically illustrative, and include many narrative details. |
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| + | The Nativity has been depicted in many different media, both pictorial and sculptural. Pictorial forms include murals, [[panel painting]]s, [[manuscript illumination]]s, [[stained glass]] windows and [[oil painting]]s. The subject of the Nativity is often used for [[altarpiece]]s, many of these combining both painted and sculptural elements. Other sculptural representations of the Nativity include ivory miniatures, carved stone sarcophagi, architectural features such as capitals and door lintels, and free standing sculptures. | ||
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| + | Free-standing sculptures of the Nativity often take the form of a "Creche" or "Presepe", which is a tableau or [[Nativity scene]] that are usually temporary fixtures within a church, home, public place or natural setting. The scale of the figures may range from miniature to life-sized. These Nativity Scenes probably derived from acted [[tableau vivant]]s in Rome, although Saint [[Francis of Assisi]] gave the tradition a great boost. This tradition continues to this day, with many small Nativity Scenes being made commercially from [[porcelain]], plaster, plastic or cardboard for display in the home.{{GFDL}} | ||
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The Nativity of Jesus has been a major subject of Christian art since the 4th century. The artistic depictions of the Nativity or birth of Jesus, celebrated at Christmas, are based on the narratives in the Bible, in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and further elaborated by written, oral and artistic tradition. Christian art includes a great many representations of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. Such works are generally referred to as the "Madonna and Child" or "Virgin and Child". They are not usually representations of the Nativity specifically, but are often devotional objects representing a particular aspect or attribute of the Virgin Mary, or Jesus. Nativity pictures, on the other hand, are specifically illustrative, and include many narrative details.
The Nativity has been depicted in many different media, both pictorial and sculptural. Pictorial forms include murals, panel paintings, manuscript illuminations, stained glass windows and oil paintings. The subject of the Nativity is often used for altarpieces, many of these combining both painted and sculptural elements. Other sculptural representations of the Nativity include ivory miniatures, carved stone sarcophagi, architectural features such as capitals and door lintels, and free standing sculptures.
Free-standing sculptures of the Nativity often take the form of a "Creche" or "Presepe", which is a tableau or Nativity scene that are usually temporary fixtures within a church, home, public place or natural setting. The scale of the figures may range from miniature to life-sized. These Nativity Scenes probably derived from acted tableau vivants in Rome, although Saint Francis of Assisi gave the tradition a great boost. This tradition continues to this day, with many small Nativity Scenes being made commercially from porcelain, plaster, plastic or cardboard for display in the home.
