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The Holidays in Art: 6 Stories for the Season

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What signifies the “Christmas Spirit” might be different for each person who celebrates, but throughout art history, artists have drawn inspiration from the spirit of the season. Since it’s that time of year again, we thought it would be only fitting to put an artsy spin on things by rounding up a holiday-themed collective of artworks. Click on any of the images below to learn more about the history behind the piece and the artist who created it. Enjoy––and Happy Holidays from Artists Network!

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (illustration) by Artuš Scheiner

THE STORY OF SAINT NICHOLAS

The Story of Saint Nicholas (tempura on panel, 13×26) by Fra Angelico

THE CENSUS AT BETHLEHEM

The Census at Bethlehem (oil on panel 45×63) by Pieter Bruegel

CHRISTMAS NIGHT (OR THE BLESSING OF THE OXEN)

Christmas Night or The Blessing of the Oxen (oil on canvas, 27×32.5) by Paul Gauguin

SANTA’S PORTRAIT

Santa’s Portrait (illustration) by Thomas Nast

CENTRAL PARK IN WINTER, THE SKATING POND

Central Park in Winter, the Skating Pond (colored lithograph) by Charles Parsons

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