The Birth of Jesus

From the series In detail
The Nativity attributed to Hans Kamensetzer (active c. 1471–1487), Strasbourg, c. 1470, hardwood (walnut or limewood?) with original polychromy

Humans, angels and animals adore the new-born Jesus. You might think this cosy crèche scene belongs underneath a Christmas tree, but for people in the Middle Ages, such nativity groups were objects of intense devotion to God.
Portraits of Giuliano and Francesco Giamberti da Sangallo Portraits of Giuliano and Francesco Giamberti da Sangallo

Father and Son

Forever framed together

Scenes from the life of Christ Scenes from the life of Christ

Christ's Life as a Graphic Novel

Follow the story of Jesus in 18 panels

Domestic altar with the Last Supper Domestic altar with the Last Supper

Praying at Home

Story-studded house altar

The Nativity The Nativity

The Birth of Jesus

Praying near a Medieval nativity scene

Domestic altar with the Last Supper Domestic altar with the Last Supper

Adoration of Jesus

The Last Supper carved in stone