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Holy Night

Holy Night
Depictions of the birth of Christ were popular themes in northern European painting from the 15th to the 17th centuries. These images became central to Christmas celebrations of the time. This painting, Holy Night, was created by Dutch painter Gerard David in the late 15th century.
Archivo Iconografico, S.A./Corbis
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Jesus Christ; Mary (Virgin Mary); David, Gerard; Christmas
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