Gasp! Can you believe Christmas is THIS WEEK??!?!?! I’m so excited. I want to share some of my favorite nativity paintings this week. This one is by Utah artist, Brian Kershisnik. (Say that 10 times fast).
You can’t see all the wonderful detail in this tiny image, but oh, it is stunning. The painting is 17′ by 7′. Enormous! It definitely makes an impact. What I absolutely love about this painting is the time it depicts. It is just moments after the birth of Christ, as evidenced by the blood still on the midwives’ hands. I love the serene but tired face of Mary, the thankful and incredibly relieved face of Joseph, and the anticipatory looks of the beautiful midwives. I love the influx of angels, swooping in, but only able to stay a moment before they are swept away in the incredible rush of many more angels eager to see the newborn Christ. Look how the angels point out the baby to each other. They are so thrilled to be present at this most precious moment.
This painting is currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City. Go here to read a little more about Brian Kershisnik and see a bigger picture of his Nativity.
What do you think of this painting?
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I love it. I love all the beautiful things you post. Thanks. Merry Christmas
It’s wonderful, I love the sense of motion and pressure of the angels to see the baby! It’s very inspiring!
This is one of my favorite paintings ever. I am convinced: I am one of the angels there.