World Nativity Traditions
Title
Preview
Creation Date
middle 19th century
Medium
wood, paint
Exhibition Label
The wood-carved figures of this set by an unknown artist can be dated to the middle of the nineteenth century. They have been successfully braving the wear and tear of time, losing none of their simple and moving beauty. Set on a collage of recent newspapers, they express this unassuming but lasting truth: news comes and goes.
Description
Handcarved, painted wood figurines depict infant Jesus, Mary, Joseph, three Kings or Magi, and several other onlookers. Artist is unknown. Exhibition label originally written by Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M. for exhibit entitled "At The Manger: No Place Like Home" held at Roesch Library, University of Dayton.
Rights
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Keywords
crèches, nativity scenes, nativities, At the Manger, figurines, Jesus Christ, wood carvings, wood sculpture
