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

Stained Glass Panel with the Nativity, German, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stained Glass Panel with the Nativity, German, 15th century

Chapel Of St. Jerome, Church Of The Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, Middle East

A lookout tower covered in graffiti along the Israeli West Bank Barrier wall, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine

Palestine, West Bank, Bethlehem. Star Street in the old town

Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum)
XOS5884589 Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum) by Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (c.1444-1519)

Christmas day in Bethlehem
3779443 Christmas day in Bethlehem; (add.info.: Christmas day in Bethlehem, late 1800s, early 1900s. Pilgrims watch procession to the Church of the Nativity.); Lebrecht History

Bethlehem, early 1900s (postcard)
3793690 Bethlehem, early 1900s (postcard); (add.info.: Bethlehem - postcard from early 1900s); Lebrecht History

Wide angle panorama of a flat area full of olive trees and dry-stone walls. In the distance, Jerusalem Israel Jerusalem, neighbourhood. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

Desert landscape in which stands a typical middle eastern construction, there is a fountain Mar Elias concealed inside Israel Bethlehem, neighbourhood. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

Adoration of the Magi, detail, marble, Giovanni Bonazza (1654-1736), Chapel of the Rosary, Basilica of Santi Giovanni and Paolo, Venice Venice Basilica of SS

Nativity, scene from The Breslau Psalter, f.16r, c.1255-67 (parchment, gold & ink)
8601275 Nativity, scene from The Breslau Psalter, f.16r, c.1255-67 (parchment, gold & ink) by German School, (13th century); 32.6x22.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Adoration of the Shepherds (pen & ink on paper)
3598789 Adoration of the Shepherds (pen & ink on paper) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); (add.info.: by Titian Uffizi, G.D.S., Firenze, Toscana)

The Nativity, c.1500-20 (mixed media on oak wood)
7443823 The Nativity, c.1500-20 (mixed media on oak wood) by Anonymous; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Adoration Of The Infant Christ (After Perugino), c.1844-1933 (oil on canvas)
8601504 Adoration Of The Infant Christ (After Perugino), c.1844-1933 (oil on canvas) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 59.7x90.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence, 1609 (oil on canvas)
6334552 Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence, 1609 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610) (copy); Oratorio di San Lorenzo, Palermo, Sicily

Arab astride an ass in Bethlehem (photo)
5998136 Arab astride an ass in Bethlehem (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab astride an ass in Bethlehem)

Women from Bethlehem in the Holy Land, c. 1890
Women from Bethlehem in the Holy Land, c.1890

c. 1900 Market in Bethlehem, Holy Land, Palestine, Israel

Well of Magi, Bethlehem, Holy Land, Palestine, Israel
19th century vintage photograph: Well of the Magi near Bethlehem, Holy Land, Palestine, Israel

Entrance to the bazaar or market of Jerusalem, Israel, 1800s
Entrance to the bazaar, besestein or market of Jerusalem, Israel, 1800s. Ingresso del mercato. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

A man of Bethlehem by John Morgan (1822 - 1885), English Victorian genre painter. Date: 1889

Nativity, 1680-1743. Creator: Robert van Audenaerde
Nativity, 1680-1743. After Carlo Maratti

The Milk Grotto, Bethlehem, Palestine, Middle East

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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.