The Nativity – Mountain Christmas – "Bergweihnacht" – Shepherds Come to Adore – Matthäus Schiestl – Beautiful Catholic Art – Archival Catholic artwork all on a simple chain

all on a simple chain bracelet of brass tone base metal

one of the inspirations for the Crusades and a model for gallantry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

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on the hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City on December 12

The Nativity – Mountain Christmas – "Bergweihnacht" – Shepherds Come to Adore – Matthäus Schiestl – Beautiful Catholic Art – Archival Catholic artwork all on a simple chainWe just love the Catholic art by Matthaus Schiestl (1869 1939). This one is a Nativity scene set in the German mountains, and the shepherds are trudging through the snow to adore the Baby Jesus. You can just barely make out Mary and Jesus inside the manger, by their bright haloes. Like all of Schiestl's paintings, this one is cozy and charming. He was very famous in his day, even making postage stamps for the German government. We hope this picture