Bethlehem Collection

Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 (vellum)
BAL62567 Mappa Mundi, c.1290 (vellum) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Mary Jesus Icon Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity Altar Nave Bethlehem West Bank Palestine. Chruch located above cave/grotto where Jesus was born

PENNSYLVANIA: BETHLEHEM. The Moravian settlement on the Lehigh River at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1757. Contemporary painting by Nicholas Garrison

Nativity, c. 1380 (tempera on panel)
XIR897967 Nativity, c.1380 (tempera on panel) by Crocifissi, Simone dei (c.1330-99); 46x25 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Hogarth Rake Plate 8
The Rakes Progress 8. A scene in Bedlam asylum

Bethlehem and South Bethlehem, Pa. Looking north east /. Bird s-eye view of Bethlehem and South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, looking northeast along the Lehigh River. Date c1877

Christmas star as planetary conjunction. Artwork of a possible Christmas Star in the night sky of the year 7 BC. Traces of the planetary conjunction of Jupiter

infant Christ rewarding martyred innocents Bethlehem
The infant Christ rewarding martyred innocents of Bethlehem, in Church of the Nativity. 1898, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Archangel Gabriel

Market Place at Bethlehem Palestine (Israel) circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Melancholy and raving madness, Bedlam Hospital
The figures of melancholy and raving madness over the gateway into Bethlehem(Bedlam)Hospital. Statues by the Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber Date: 1813

PBIB2A-00041
Arrival of shepherds to see the baby Jesus in the stable. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Nativity Scene
A tranquil Nativity scene showing the three kings arriving to present their gifts of gold, Frankincense and myrrh to the newborn baby Jesus

Nativity - Seeking Room
Joseph and Mary look for somewhere to stay in Bethlehem, and find that all the hotels are full

Shepherds Fields, Bethlehem, Palestine
Shepherds Fields (Beit Sahour), Bethlehem, Palestine. Date: circa 1910

Bethlem Hospital / 1926
or BETHLEM/BEDLAM HOSPITAL The oldest hospital for the treatment of the insane - after the First World War it was moved to Moorfields Date: 1926

GIOTTO: ADORATION. Adoration of the Magi. Fresco, c1305, from the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, by Giotto

The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem; gallery for men
The hospital also known as Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam was the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world. The building had been moved around many sites

PBIB2A-00047
Shepherds called from their fields at the birth of Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Three Kings, with their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, follow the star in the east to the stable in Bethlehem

The Magi in the Stable
Guided by a star, the three Magi are guided to the Bethlehem stable where Jesus has recently been born

Scene inside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
A scene inside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, which marks the traditional birthplace of Jesus

The Nativity at Night, c. 1490 (oil on oak)
3709992 The Nativity at Night, c.1490 (oil on oak) by Geertgen tot Sint Jans (c.1460-90); 34x25.3 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

PBIB2A-00049
Three kings following the star to worship the coming of the prophet, Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ruth Gleaning
At Bethlehem, the widowed Ruth goes gleaning in a newly- reaped field where she catches the attention of Boaz, who eventually marries her : her great-grandson will be David

Nativity of the Virgin, 1437-39 (gold, silver and tempera on wood)
8683338 Nativity of the Virgin, 1437-39 (gold, silver and tempera on wood) by Master of the Osservanza, (fl.c.1436); Museo di palazzo Corboli (Museo civico archeologico e d'arte sacra), Asciano

The Nativity, detail of an altarpiece of Saint Mary, 1420 (low relief)
AIS5340570 The Nativity, detail of an altarpiece of Saint Mary, 1420 (low relief); (add.info.: Low relief by Pere Oller Cathedral of Vic, Spain); © Iberfoto.

The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco)
8794453 The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), Padua

"The Birth of Christ", 16th century (tempera on wood)
8766537 "The Birth of Christ", 16th century (tempera on wood) by Russian School (16th century); Ikonenmuseum, Frankfurt, Germany; (add.info.: "The Birth of Christ" icon)

The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711495 The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Nativity scene. The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre)

Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi (relief)
8711071 Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi (relief); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi. Colmar)

Bethlehem, 4th century mosaic at the Church of the Nativity
5309820 Bethlehem, 4th century mosaic at the Church of the Nativity; Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel)
XOS5873614 The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel) by Ferrer, Jaume (fl.1430-1461); 187.3x139.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Adoration of the Kings, 1500-99 (oil on wood)
8714681 The Adoration of the Kings, 1500-99 (oil on wood) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Copy after Raphael).

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877694 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 108x90.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Carlo Dolci).

The Birth of Jesus Christ (colour litho)
8631688 The Birth of Jesus Christ (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth of Jesus Christ)

The Infant Saviour. (colour litho)
8636018 The Infant Saviour. (colour litho) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Infant Saviour)

Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho)
8656078 Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi, from the Strozzi Altarpiece (1423)

The First Noel (colour litho)
8635973 The First Noel (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Noel)

The Nativity (colour litho)
8675677 The Nativity (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nativity)

The Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8675674 The Three Wise Men (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Wise Men)

The Angel Appearing To Joseph; The Star In The East; Adoration Of The Magi (engraving)
8666541 The Angel Appearing To Joseph; The Star In The East; Adoration Of The Magi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 4th century (mosaic)
3914280 Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 4th century (mosaic); Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel; (add.info.: Church of the Nativity)

Engraved illustration of Christian Arabs at prayer in Bethlehem, published in Picturesque Palestine, about 1875
5616869 Engraved illustration of Christian Arabs at prayer in Bethlehem, published in Picturesque Palestine, about 1875; (add.info.: 02/02/1875); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Birth of Christ, 1868
3478778 Birth of Christ, 1868; (add.info.: Birth of Christ. Headpiece by John Leighton (1822-1912) from Good Words, London, 1868.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gothic Art
3499710 Gothic Art; (add.info.: Gothic Art. 15th century. Pere Johan (1396-1458), 'The Nativity', Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus

The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas)
8712011 The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas) by Veronese, Bonifazio (1487-1553) ; Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Bonifazio Veronese).

The adoration of the Magi. Auxerre.(stained glass)
8711102 The adoration of the Magi. Auxerre.(stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Nativity scene. The adoration of thee three Magi (named Patisar, Caspar and Melchior)

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"Bethlehem: A Timeless Tapestry of History, Faith, and Wonder" Step into the enchanting world of Bethlehem, where centuries-old stories intertwine with sacred traditions. From the ancient Mappa Mundi, a vellum map dating back to 1290 that depicts this holy city's significance in medieval times, to the breathtaking Mary Jesus Icon at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity Altar Nave in modern-day Bethlehem, West Bank Palestine – every corner exudes an aura of spirituality. Transport yourself to Pennsylvania in 1757 through Nicholas Garrison's vivid painting capturing the Moravian settlement on the Lehigh River. This depiction showcases how Bethlehem has been a beacon for diverse communities seeking solace and prosperity throughout history. The Nativity scene from c. 1380 mesmerizes viewers with its delicate tempera strokes on panel, reminding us of Bethlehem's pivotal role as Christ's birthplace. Meanwhile, Hogarth Rake Plate 8 adds a touch of whimsy and satire to this rich tapestry. Gaze upon panoramic views captured by photographers overlooking both Bethlehem and South Bethlehem in Pennsylvania; their lens captures not just physical landscapes but also echoes of hope and resilience embedded within these towns' foundations. During Christmas time, all eyes turn towards Bethlehem as it becomes synonymous with wonderment – symbolized by the celestial Christmas star aligning planets in perfect harmony, and is here that we find solace knowing that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, there is still beauty awaiting discovery. Bethlehem holds tales beyond joyous celebrations; it also bears witness to profound sorrow. The infant Christ rewarding martyred innocents reminds us that even amidst tragedy lies redemption and justice – a testament to unwavering faith. Archangel Gabriel stands tall as a guardian angel over this hallowed land while Melancholy and raving madness find their place too - reminiscent of Bedlam Hospital - showcasing humanity's complex emotions woven into this intricate fabric of history.