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nativity

This is a gallery of the good news manifested to God's people in art.  The Gospel Gallery features contemporary and classical works from artists all over the world.  The works have been selected for their brilliantly imaginative depictions of Jesus and his teachings.  Click or tap on each image to learn more about it's artist.

 

A one year-old, ten year-old, and 100 year-old could each find meaning and inspiration in these images. 

Noël by Loïs Mailou Jones

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The first collection of works tells the story of Jesus' birth...

John 1:1-5 ~ Christ dwells with God and the spirit from the beginning

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God of the Universe by Jae-Im Kim

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Luke 1:5-25 ~ Gabriel Appears to Zecariah, Announcing John's Birth

Annunciation to Zechariah Ethiopic Bible

Annunciation to Zechariah 

from an Ethiopic Bible Illumination

Luke 1:26-38 ~ Gabriel Appears to Mary, Announcing Jesus' Birth

The Annunciation by Henry Ossawa Tanner.

The Annunciation by Henry Ossawa Tanner

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Luke 1:39-45 ~ Mary visits Elizabeth and john leaps in the womb

Visitation at Casa Ave Maria by Masaya a

Visitation and Apostles Mural at Casa Ave Maria, Nicaragua,

by Masaya Artisans, Commissioned by Rev. Grant Gallup

Luke 1:46-56 ~ Mary sings of the peace God has brought and will bring

Annunciation by Patricia Brintle

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Luke 2:4-7 ~ Mary and joseph travel to bethlehem,

where Jesus is born in a manger

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Nativity by Elimo Njau

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The Birth of Jesus Christ by Woonbo Kim

The Birth of Jesus Christ by Kim Ki-chang

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Luke 2:8-14 ~ the angels appear to the shepherds and announce Jesus' birth

The Shepherds Glory to God in the Highes

The Shepherds Glory to God in the Highest by Hanna Varghese

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Luke 2:15-20 ~ the shepherds visit mary, Joseph, and newborn Jesus

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Thai Nativity by Sawai Chinnawong

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Luke 2:21-39 ~ Jesus is taken to the temple and greeted by simeon and anna

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Madonna and Child by Malaika Favorite

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The Presentation in the Temple by Sister

The Presentation in the Temple

by Sister Claire SMMI

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Matthew 2:1-12 ~ The magi visit jesus

Nativity Scene with Angels, Virgin Mary,

Nativity Scene with Angels, Virgin Mary, and the Three Wise Men by Clementine Hunter

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Matthew 2:13-15 ~ the family flees to egypt

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Flight to Egypt by Ketut Lasia

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luke 2:40 ~ Jesus grows

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Hidden Life in Nazareth by Ivanka Demchuk

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About the Artists

These artists represent a diverse group of backgrounds and styles.  Hover over their names to see the amazing people who made this art.  Click or tap on their work to learn more about them.  

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Word
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Table-top Games
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Love
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Spectrum
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Land Acknowledgement

The Banner Blue studio and office are located on the original and ancestral homelands of the Myaamia Nation, Shawnee Nation, Kaskaskia Nation, Hopewell Culture, and Adena Culture. We understand the importance and necessity of acknowledging the land and its original, Indigenous peoples, and doing so consistently. Also, we understand that this statement is just a first step and that we must learn more, do more and realize healing and justice for Indigenous peoples whose lands we now occupy. Created with the help of the ELCA Land Acknowledgement Guide

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