Adoration of Shepherds | Illustrated Prayer

Nativity with a Torch, by the Le Nain Brothers, c. 1635-40. Private collection. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Away in the Manger

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Adoration of Shepherds, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Madonna and Child, Nativity

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head;the stars in the

The Adoration of the Shepherds, by Mattia Preti, c. 1660-99. Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

O Holy Night

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Adoration of Shepherds, Adoration of the Magi, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ, Madonna and Child, Mary, Nativity

O holy night! the stars are brightly shining;It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth.Long lay the world in

Nativity, by Giovanni benedetto Castiglione, c. 17th century. Musei di Strada Nuova, Genova, Italy. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Adoration of Shepherds, Angels, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ, Mary, Nativity

It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: “Peace

The Holy Night, by Carlo Maratta, c. 1655. Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden, Germany. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Silent Night

December 25, 2018December 27, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Adoration of Shepherds, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Nativity

For the twelve days of Christmas, I’ve decided to illustrate twelve Christmas carols with beautiful religious artwork, starting with the