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Luis Miguel Goitizolo

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THREE GREAT MASTERS' NATIVITY PAINTINGS
12/23/2006 4:09:57 PM
Dear Adland Friends,

As my modest contribution in commemorating the Christmas Holidays this year, I would like to present at this forum three of the most beautiful Nativities that have ever been painted. I hope you will like them. (NOTE: You may click on the images to enlarge them.)

The first one, a little known 200 x 300 cm fresco by Sandro Botticelli painted 1476-77, is preserved at the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence (Italy). The composition of the picture, as an arch, suggests that this fresco was once in one of the lunettes in the church.



The Birth of Christ
by Sandro Botticelli


The second one is a 187 x 228 cm oil on wood by Bartolome Esteban Murillo. It was painted from 1650-55 and is treasured in the Museo del Prado, Madrid (Spain).



Adoration of the Shepherds
by Bartolome Esteban Murillo


The third one is a 151 x 213 cm oil on canvas by Charles Le Brun (painted 1689). This wonderful masterpiece may be viewed at the Musée du Louvre, Paris. Its beauty cannot be described in words.



Adoration of the Shepherds

by Charles Le Brun


On this special occasion I will not include further technical data or other information, as I just wanted to present some particularly beautiful paintings of the Nativity of the Lord.

Thank you and, of course, Merry Christmas to you all!

Luis Miguel Goitizolo

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Re: THREE GREAT MASTERS' NATIVITY PAINTINGS
12/23/2006 4:43:22 PM

Thank you Luis, these are beautiful!

Have a Blessed Christmas!

 

God Bless Your Success! Ted Kusie Your Adland Friend Winnipeg, Canada Here is Your Money!
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Re: THREE GREAT MASTERS' NATIVITY PAINTINGS
12/23/2006 4:51:04 PM
Hi Luis Miguel,

Thank you for a wonderful Christmas present.  I have just been sitting looking at the enlargements in wonderment.  You have the best forum at AdlandPro! 

I hope you will accept this a gift for your eyes - it is one of my favourite Adorations by El Greco painted around 1575.



Wishing you all Peace on Earth
Love
Jenny

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Re: THREE GREAT MASTERS' NATIVITY PAINTINGS
12/23/2006 5:00:16 PM

All I can say is...A thing of beauty!!! Thanks so much for this presentation Luis! Happy Holidays too! Tom

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Re: THREE GREAT MASTERS' NATIVITY PAINTINGS
12/23/2006 5:18:48 PM
Hello Luis


Thank you for the CHRIS-CHILD birth by Art Masters and Masterpices.


Wishes for a

MERRY CHRISTAMS AND PROSPEROUS 2007
Georgios

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