Manger, Magi, Majesty Gallery

(Luke 2:8-20) The shepherd watches his sheep as the angel looks down to announce the coming of the Savior, the Light of the World. As the light reveals the darkness [...]

As I go through my life at my workplace, others rarely talk about God. Christmas time is different. Suddenly, our whole society is embracing the birth of Jesus. Every time [...]

…and the glory of the Lord shone around them… (Luke 2:9) Just as the shepherds looked to the sky at the brilliant light announcing Jesus’ birth, we look to the [...]

For me it is a joy and challenge to create on a Biblical theme. The new-born Christ is painted with a special glow, but at the same time simply. By [...]

The beautiful music of John Bach, The Magnificat, gave me the vision to paint this work. (With God All Things Are Possible) Gabriel the Ark Angel gave me a new [...]

I am a visual artist living in north Texas. I am originally from Oak Cliff, Texas. My artwork exhibits passionate and thought provoking interpretations of surreal imagery. A reflection of [...]

As I paced around the room my mind contemplated the best way to take a photograph of a newborn. Nervously, I asked the couple to stand on either side of [...]

The Three Gifts of the Magi represent the three bowls brought to our Lord from afar. Each Divinely inspired gift of gold, frankincense and myrrh are for our King. These [...]

From the Manger to the Cross to the Resurrection. The Tree of Life grew to its full potential and the Word is fulfilled in Christ Jesus. The concept is that [...]

As the Magi approach, the SIGNS ARE PRESENTED: In the Heavens (The Bethlehem Star), in the Firmament of Sunrise; in Divine Covenants and Events; and in His WORD (The Burning [...]

Our Heavenly Father’s true majesty is represented by the Christ and His work on the cross. More visible to us is God’s created world represented here by this sunset near [...]

In Tears of Love, Jesus’ Mother, Mary, represents all mothers as she encircles her baby with loving arms and feels his pain. She also must feel the concern and pride [...]

My hope is to convey that the familiar story of the birth of Christ offers the possibility of spiritual birth in our lives. This presents a personal message to each [...]

Creating a painting of angels dancing before the Lord with banners was one of the ways that I imagined the heavenly scene in celebration of Christ’s Majesty at His birth. [...]

The three magi represent not only the historical journey to find and worship baby Jesus, but Christ’s life as well. The first magi (teal in background), represents kingship and he [...]

THE MAJESTY As the “Glory of the Lord shone around them,” they, the shepherds, were filled with fear. It would follow that the sheep were filled with fear also. Something [...]

The bright star in Heaven shines overhead on Jesus at His birth. The Magi were guided from the east by the light of the God-given star. Jesus was born in [...]

A Star, a star, shining in the East

The Magi Tapestry starts at the beginning, with Isaiah 60 prophesying the “light coming into the world” and the “kings coming to the brightness of the dawn.” From that statement, [...]

At the birth of Jesus, Luke refers to the Glory of God. The Majesty of God is described in Ezekiel 1 and Revelation 4. My design represents these images: God: [...]

I was in Cana, Israel in 1983. There was also a group of Nigerian pilgrims, all colorfully dressed. One woman in particular was wearing a dress with the faces of [...]

Matthew 2:10 “When they saw the star they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” I chose the title, Lighthouse, because the star, like a lighthouse, was guiding the travellers safely to [...]

Trying to capture a scene that would give the viewer an idea of what it could have been like in the heavenlies when Christ was born at the manger scene [...]

The stars arrive in the east, and signal in the wise men that Messiah had been born. There is something unique about these stars, they represent the Father, Son, Holy [...]

My inspiration was the first teaser sent out announcing the exhibit theme. Part of my portfolio is lino-block printing. I have created five blocks based on Jesus’ life. Combining the [...]

I love how Jesus often painted a picture of who He was with words. He used imagery to speak truth to the crowds and to those closest to Him. I [...]

The Magi set the example for seekers of God. They brought their best gifts to Jesus Christ, and they overcame arduous obstacles to worship Him. Theirs was not a devotion [...]

“The Ark of the NEW Covenant” came from reading Hebrews and contemplating the New Covenant. This time the salvation was not in keeping the commands on a stone tablet, but [...]

The route to Bethlehem was a long and arduous one. This dangerous journey weighed in on my thoughts. Simultaneously, I was working on a painting campaign using shoes as inspiration. [...]

The angels who glorified God at the birth of the Saviour sang with the knowledge that one day a far greater throng would join the everlasting song. Perhaps they did [...]

Majesty-How can one describe Majesty? It has no face or form and yet it is quickly recognizable when Light invades darkness, and hues known only to a master Designer color [...]

The importance of these beasts of burden is to remind us that believers can “carry” others to an encounter with Christ. Whether of low estate, as an animal, or exalted [...]

A linen swaddled Jesus stretches out his arms in a crucified posture. The Star of Bethlehem in the form of a Star of David symbolizes that He is of the [...]

As Mary wrapped the infant in swaddling clothes to comfort Him, imagine her thoughts. Her love for Jesus was mixed with her love for the God of the universe. Dianne [...]

Luke 2:13 The scripture line, “And suddenly there was with the angels a multitude of the heavenly host praising God,” has always filled me with awe in imagining the shepherds [...]

Isaiah 40:26 (Living Bible translation) Like a shepherd tending His flock, He calls each star by their pet name, and watches over them so that not one is lost. These [...]

The magi fell to their knees overwhelmed with the significance of this birth. They were in the presence of God, Himself. Awestruck, their faces show the emotions of wonder, love, [...]

Hebrews 1:3 He, the brightness of His Glory conceived by the Spirit of God, born in a soil-scented place: the Eternal Truth becoming flesh. His Majestic fragrance, the sacrifice that [...]

In the twilight hour of my devotional time with the Lord, my prayer for an image to paint for this year’s Christmas greeting card line was answered. This painting depicts [...]

Debbie Chang has been drawing, painting, and sculpting since she was a small child. She approaches her art both intuitively and analytically, and enjoys the details. This is her first [...]

This painting depicts the birth place of the King of the Jews as pointed out by the star that came to rest over Him. It has a baby lamb representing [...]

The everyday ordinary nature of an animal stall holds textures, sounds, colors, and smells not wholly unpleasant. Bronze, aromatic, rough, and rustling are the hay, the straw, the wood trough [...]

The Christ story in full circle. Star and angelic host announcing Christ’s birth. Star of David. Magi with gifts. Thirty coins and a kiss. Lion, lamb, and thrice crowing cock. [...]

As we light a candle each Sunday of Advent, we prepare for Christ’s coming. We celebrate Christ’s birthday at the manger.

Baffled Magnificence is about two different feelings that work with each other. The confusion and utter bewilderment the shepherds must have felt, followed by the realization of the presence of [...]

The famous hymn, “Joy to the World,” by Isaac Watts based on Psalm 98 inspired my painting of our Lord’s birth. The explosion of color in nature depicts the earth’s [...]

Just as the Magi presented their finest gifts to baby Jesus, God has showered His finest upon His people. Painting collaboratively, Canvas by Canvas artists bring together their individual paintings [...]

The wall in the photograph represents the barrier between God and man. It is cracked because our world is broken. The window, allowing light to enter in, is like Christ [...]

My vision for this piece began to appear in the form of precut words from newspapers and magazines form a previous project. As I randomly came across the words, they [...]

My total devotion seems a mere flower offering to my King, too small and unworthy for His majesty, nevertheless, a genuine love offering for my Lord and Saviour.

With all the craziness of the world and all the distractions that seem louder than our own thoughts, it’s hard to focus solely on the star of our Lord Jesus [...]

Divine Announcement depicts one of my favorite parts of the Christmas story—the choral announcement of the angels declaring the birth of Christ. I picture in words the incarnation of the [...]

This very simple piece represents the holy majesty of Christ and the Kingdom of God. The gold-leaf crown reflects not only the deity of Christ as King of the Universe, [...]

The Wise Men travelled at night when the light of Bethlehem’s star was its brightest. They did not know where it was leading them, but steadfastly followed the path set [...]

The “Lion of the tribe of Judah” was also the “Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world,” and He was born in a humble manager in [...]

The word “magi”, since its origin sometime around 4th century BCE, has cross-culturally been connected to a person of magic. I see magic as spirituality. The warmth we feel in [...]

Of the Magi’s story, we are told only the small part when they found the One worthy of worship. Silent is the dusty, arduous journey to Bethlehem. A shadow are [...]

The hand of God the Father is cupping the shadowed earth as he also releases His Son into the world. Jesus death is foreshadowed by the lamb behind His head [...]