Artwork and pictures from the public domain depicting Jesus Christ in the early stages of the biblical narrative, from nativity via the Finding in the Temple to His baptism by St John the Baptist.
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Written by Joyce
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The three wise men, or magi, who visited Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh are interesting for several reasons. |
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Written by Joyce
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Nativity, or the birth of Christ, is more often talked about as the Christmas story. It is one of the most depicted events in art history as well as in modern western culture. Mary and the baby Jesus, Joseph and to a large extent the three wise men are the most common motives in this type of depictions, not only today but since the early days of Christianity. |
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Written by Joyce
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The purpose and significance of the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist in the river Jordan is regarded somewhat differently within the various forms of Christianity, although most consider it a fundamental reason why Christians have been baptized until today as a declaration of faith. To many it also denotes the human side of Jesus. |
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Written by Joyce
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Another chapter in the life of Jesus that has been depicted a great deal in art throughout the years is also the only event in the bible that takes place in Jesus’ childhood other than, of course, nativity. As those familiar with the bible knows, it’s referred to as the Finding in the Temple, or sometimes the Disputation, or Christ among the Doctors. |
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