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The shepherds observe the newly-born Jesus Christ. Etching by Annibale Carracci, ca. 1606.

The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ. Engraving by Marinus van der Goes after J. Jordaens.

Joseph and Mary, searching for a place to stay in nocturnal Bethlehem, find a stable. Etching by J. Parrocel.

The Virgin Mary prays to the infant Jesus, who is being carried by four kneeling angels; they all stand in a circle around the sun drawn on the ground. Aquatint with etching by C.M. Metz after D. Ghirlandaio.

The Virgin Mary and the infant Christ wrapped in swaddling clothes; Joseph sits nearby. Etching by F. de Grado.

The birth of Christ; the Virgin kneels before the manger. Engraving by S.A. Bolswert after P.P. Rubens.

The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

The birth of Christ; female angels swoon through the air; Joseph looks on. Aquatint by T. Piroli, 1796, after W. Y. Ottley.

The adoration of the magi: a king kneels before the infant Jesus, seated on Mary's lap. Engraving by E. Fessard after C.J. Natoire.

The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ. Stipple engraving by G.S. & J.G. Facius, 1806, after J. Reynolds.

A pindaric on the nativity of the son of God.

The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

The birth of Christ; in the background, shepherds are hailed by an angel. Engraving.

Angels pray at the birth of Christ. Chromolithograph.

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The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

A pindaric on the nativity of the son of God.

The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

The birth of Christ; in the background, shepherds are hailed by an angel. Engraving.

Angels pray at the birth of Christ. Chromolithograph.