The birth of Jesus, along with events preceding and following it, has been a major subject for artists since the fourth century. They can be simple works with mother, child and sometimes angels.

The story of Jesus's birth is oft told, but Mary and Joseph's unconventional courtship can also be found in the history of Judea. HISTORY MAGAZINE Here’s what biblical scholars say.

Whether you're religious or not, you know what a basic Nativity scene looks like -- Joseph and Mary kneeling by the manger of the baby Jesus, surrounded by shepherds, kings, and farm animals.

opinion Commentary. Mary and Joseph had much to fear. I can relate Surviving a rattlesnake attack — and a global pandemic — with the power of love.

The High Museum’s “Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature” is a thorough recapitulation of the early modernist artist’s paintings consisting mostly of flora and fauna, garnished with his ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an edited version of a 17th-century Italian painting to remove cleavage from the Virgin Mary.

In this series, Lagniappe presents works from the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, with commentary from a curator. Every second Sunday in May, we honor motherhood with flower bouquets ...