{"product_id":"icone-nativite-christ-hagiographie","title":"Icon of the Nativity of Christ — Narrative Scene on Aged Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehagiography\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts the \u003cstrong\u003eNativity of Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated by the Orthodox Church on December 25. The scene recalls the journey of Joseph and the pregnant Mary to Bethlehem for the census, ordered by Emperor Augustus, and their inability to find shelter other than a humble cave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was there that the Virgin gave birth to the Christ Child, wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger. The icon follows the traditional elements of this scene: the Virgin inclined toward the swaddled Child, along with the ox and donkey keeping watch at his side, following classic Byzantine Nativity iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-painted on \u003cstrong\u003eaged wood\u003c\/strong\u003e with natural, irregular contours, this hagiography pairs a colored background with a full narrative composition, in a \u003cstrong\u003e45 x 26 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e format. Unlike the bust portraits, this \"parastasis\" (narrative scene) allows several figures and elements to appear within a single painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince that night, according to Christian tradition, the faithful have sung the hymn: \"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.\" This icon invites a visual return to this founding moment of the Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every hand-painted \u003cstrong\u003ehagiography\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is one of a kind. It suits the Christmas season especially well, but also finds a place year-round in a prayer corner or place of worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven to mark Christmas, a baptism, or simply to enrich a collection of religious items, this \u003cstrong\u003eicon of the Nativity\u003c\/strong\u003e combines biblical narrative with traditional iconographic craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boutique Orthodoxe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57076918354244,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/8594\/7460\/files\/b88c6542-9f84-48d4-8262-2c5e7652b35a.jpg?v=1785961355","url":"https:\/\/boutique-orthodoxe.com\/en\/products\/icon-nativity-christ-hagiography","provider":"Boutique Orthodoxe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}