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1 Jan

2016

Christmas Exhibit at the Knights of Columbus Museum, New Haven

Posted by Stuart Chessman 

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This year’s exhibition of creches shows those of Central Europe – as well as the Museum’s own growing permanent collection. The exhibition closes on January 31. For descriptions and directions see HERE and HERE.

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(Above) King Herod from a Nativity scene set that covers feasts and events extending beyond Christmas. (Below) The creches are in many different media.

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(Above and Below) Polish nativity scenes from the vicinity of Cracow, situating the Holy Family in an elaborate architectural setting.

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(Above and below) A large scale paper Nativity scene.

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(Above)Reverse glass painting is typical of Central Europe.

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(Above) A famous Hummel Nativity scene. (Below) A miniature creche carved in a nutshell.

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(Below) Finally, on display is the large Neapolitan Nativity set from the Museum’s permanent collection.

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