Birth of Christ.

Birth of Christ, Antonio Cavallucci, Italian, 1752 - 1795, Pen and ink, brush and wash, on paper, A dramatic scene of the Birth of Jesus Christ: Mary, holding the Infant in her lap, Joseph, standing by her, two Magi kneeling before the Holy Family, two more Magi, and shepherds at the threshold are stopped in awe by a bright beam of light announcing the arrival of God the Father, seated in clouds and preceded by angels, to bless his Son. Christ's family is in a rustic shelter not far from Bethlehem, the city upon a hill in the background. Italy, 18th century, figures, Drawing. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)