The Nativity of Christ
Mid-16th century Festive Tier icon, The Glory of Ukraine exhibition, Joslyn Art Museum
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The seated Mother of God is shown engaged about to unwrap the Babe's swaddling clothes in preparation for his first bath. A handmaiden is shown dipping a little finger in the basin to make sure the water's just right.
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