Christmas Exhibit at the Knights of Columbus Museum, New Haven

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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