Nativity Artwork
Images
A Crowd Gathers as John the Baptist Is Named
Elisabeth and Zacharias come to name their son.
A Shepherd
A shepherd looks toward the angel Gabriel.
An Angel Foretells Christ's Birth
The angel Gabriel appears to tell of Christ's birth.
Announcement of Christ’s Birth to Shepherds
An illustration of the announcement of Christ’s birth to the shepherds.
Annunciation to the Shepherds
The angel Gabriel appears before the shepherds to tell them the news of Christ’s birth.
Asleep in a Manger
The baby Jesus asleep in a manger. From the Children’s Songbook, page 42, “Away in a Manger”; watercolor illustration by Phyllis Luch.
Behold the Lamb of God
Behold the Lamb of God, by Walter Rane
Christ Is Presented at the Temple
Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the temple.
Christ Presented to Simeon at the Temple
A priest holds Christ as a baby.
Christ as a Carpenter
An illustration of Christ as He learns carpentry.
Even the Wise Men of the Earth Must Follow Divine Direction
Even the Wise Men of the Earth Must Follow Divine Direction, by J. Leo Fairbanks
Flight into Egypt
Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt to save Jesus' life.
Gabriel
The angel Gabriel appears to Mary, who will be the mother of Jesus Christ.
Gabriel's Warning
The angel Gabriel appears to Joseph and Mary and instructs them to travel to Egypt.
Good Tidings of Great Joy (The Angel Appears to the Shepherds)
Good Tidings of Great Joy (The Angel Appears to the Shepherds), by Walter Rane; GAB 31; Luke 2:8–9
Herod Learns of Christ's Birth
Herod listens as he is told of Christ's birth.
Herod Learns of the Prophecy of Christ
The chief priests and scribes of King Herod tell him of the prophecies of Christ's birth.
Isaiah Writes of Christ’s Birth (The Prophet Isaiah Foretells Christ’s Birth)
Isaiah Writes of Christ’s Birth (The Prophet Isaiah Foretells Christ’s Birth), by Harry Anderson (62339); GAK 113; GAB 22; Primary manual 6-49; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6–7
Jesus and His Mother
Jesus and His Mother, by Del Parson: GAK 242; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 2:13; Joseph Smith Translation, John 2:4 (in John 2:4, footnote a); John 19:26–27; 1 Nephi 11:18–20; Mosiah 3:8; Alma 7:10
John the Baptist Is Named
The name of John is written on a tablet.
John, Elisabeth, and Zacharias
A portrait of Elisabeth and Zacharias with baby John.
Joseph Learns of the Birth of Christ
Joseph learns of the birth of Christ from Mary.
Joseph Learns of the Birth of Christ
An angel comes to Joseph in a dream and tells of Christ's birth.
Journey of the Magi
Journey of the Magi, by James Tissot
Journey to Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph travel toward Bethlehem.
Leaving for Egypt
Joseph and Mary take the baby Jesus and their belongings and leave for Egypt.
Mary Approaches Joseph
Mary tells Joseph that she is pregnant.
Mary Learns of Christ's Birth
Mary learns of Christ's birth.
Mary Learns of Christ's Birth
Mary reacts to the message from the angel Gabriel, who told her of Christ's birth.
Mary Learns of Christ's Birth from Angel Gabriel
Mary listens to the angel Gabriel as he foretells of Christ's birth.
Mary Speaks to Elisabeth
Mary visiting her cousin Elisabeth, who is also expecting a child.
Mary Travels with Joseph to Bethlehem
Mary rides on a donkey as she travels with Joseph to Bethlehem.
Mary Visits Elisabeth
Mary visiting her cousin Elisabeth, who is also expecting a child.
Mary Visits Elisabeth
Mary visiting her cousin Elisabeth, who is also expecting a child.
Mary Visits Elisabeth
Mary visiting her cousin Elisabeth, who is also expecting a child.
Mary Visits Joseph
Mary speaks with Joseph to tell him of her miraculous pregnancy.
Mary and Baby Jesus
Mary holds the infant Jesus on the night of His birth.
Mary and Elisabeth
Mary walks through the streets with her cousin, Elisabeth.
Mary and Elisabeth Rejoice
Mary visiting her cousin Elisabeth, who is also expecting a child.
Mary and Joseph
Mary and Joseph stop to rest on their journey to Bethlehem.
Mary and Joseph Bring Christ to Be Presented at the Temple
Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus at the temple.
Mary and Joseph Discuss Christ's Birth
Mary speaks with Joseph to tell him of her miraculous pregnancy.
Mary and Joseph Present the Christ Child
Mary and Joseph present Christ at the temple.
Mary and Joseph Receive the Wise Men
Mary and Joseph come out to see the Wise Men, who present gifts to Christ.
Mary and Joseph Rest while on Their Journey to Bethlehem
Mary travels with Joseph to Bethlehem and rests under a tree.
Mary and Joseph Traveling to Bethlehem
Mary travels with Joseph to Bethlehem.
Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem
An illustration of Mary and Joseph looking for room in an inn.
Mary and Young Jesus
A portrait of Mary and the young Christ child at the time the Wise Men brought gifts.
Mary and Young Jesus
Mary and the young Christ child at the time the Wise Men brought gifts.
Mary, Joseph, and Jesus
Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus at the temple.
Mary, Mother of Christ
Mary sits and thinks about becoming the mother of the Savior.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mary rides the donkey on the journey to Bethlehem.
New Star
A new star appears on the night of Christ’s birth.
No Room at the Inn
No Room at the Inn, by Robert T. Barrett
Prophecy of Christ
An illustration of a prophet writing a prophecy of Christ’s birth.
Riding into Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph ride into Bethlehem at the end of their journey.
Searching for an Inn
Mary and Joseph enter Bethlehem and begin searching for an inn.
Shepherds Kneel before Jesus
The shepherds arrive at the manger scene to worship Christ. From the Children’s Songbook, page 52, “The Nativity Song”; watercolor illustration by Phyllis Luch.
Simeon Receives Baby Jesus
Simeon stands in the temple courtyard.
The Announcement of Christ’s Birth to the Shepherds
The Announcement of Christ’s Birth to the Shepherds, by Del Parson (62117); GAK 202; Primary manual 1-77; Primary manual 7-04; Luke 2:8–20
The Birth of Jesus
The Birth of Jesus, by Carl Heinrich Bloch (62116); GAK 200; GAB 30; Primary manual 1-75; Primary manual 2-41; Primary manual 4-10; Primary manual 6-50; Primary manual 7-03; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 2:1–16; 1 Nephi 11:13–21; Alma 7:10
The First Christmas
Joseph and Mary hold the baby Jesus on the night of His birth.
The Magi
The three Wise Men follow the star to find the baby Jesus.
The Nativity
The Nativity, by Ted Henninger (62495); GAK 201; Primary manual 1-16; Primary manual 2-06; Luke 2:7
The Nativity
An image of the Nativity scene.
The Nativity
Joseph and Mary hold the baby Jesus on the night of His birth.
The Shepherds Find Christ
The shepherds visit Christ on the night of His birth.
The Wise Men Find Jesus
The Wise Men make their way through a crowd of people to give their gifts to the Christ child.
The Wise Men Travel to Visit Jesus
The Wise Men follow the new star in search of baby Jesus.
The Wise Men Traveling
The Wise Men travel in search of baby Jesus.
Wise Men Approach Herod
The Wise Men enter the court of King Herod to discuss their journey.
Wise Men Present Gifts
The Wise Men present gifts to the child.
Wise Men Traveling
The Wise Men ride their camels across a field with the sun in the background.
Wise Men Visit Herod
King Herod receives the Wise Men in his palace.
Wise Men before Herod
The Wise Men stand before King Herod.
Wise Men in the Desert
The Wise Men ride their camels over the desert sand.
Zacharias Names John
Zacharias indicates that his child’s name is to be John.
Zacharias and John the Baptist
Elisabeth and Zacharias come to name their son.