The Nativity of Jesus

Origin: Russia
Age: 2nd Half of the XIXth Century
Composition: Academic painting, tempera on wood

Measures Cms: 75,1 X 50,0 X 2,0
Until the VIth century, was celebrating on January 6, later, wanted to emphasize the human condition of Christ, it passed on December 25. The donkey and the ox represent the Jews and the pagans; the star and the angels symbolize the presence of the Trinity, and Magic Kings send the women who took aromas to the tomb. Joseph is tempted by the demon – shepherd, and Salom_, represents the incredulous humanity , watched attentively by Mary