For Unto Us a Child is Born
by Maria Hunt
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36.000 x 36.000 x 1.500 inches
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Title
For Unto Us a Child is Born
Artist
Maria Hunt
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
The quote from Isaiah foretells the coming of Christ... But Luke brings us forward in time to fulfill Isaiah's prophesy:
Luke 2:1-7
The Birth of Jesus
"2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them."
A project for our church was to create a series of paintings that could be used during Advent. The solution was to create a series of paintings that would fit together to tell the story. The top painting "Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem" has two companion paintings... "The Journey to Bethlehem", pairs to create "No Room In The Inn", and this Painting, "Christ is Born", replaces the Journey painting. "CHRIST IS BORN" was inspired by a intense painting by CHARLIE ROMAN, of Ponce, Puerto Rico. His intimate portrait of the Holy Family touched my heart, and with his permission, I have used his concept of intimacy to create this painting, completing the series;
Special AWARDS:
2nd place tie - Christmas Painting and Scripture Verse Contest 11/18/16
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November 27th, 2015
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Comments (46)
Maria Hunt
There are 6 pieces telling the story... I created 3 and Diane McClary created the other 3. She, too is on Fine Art America. the works are shown 4 at a time the bottom 3x3ft canvas changes as the Christmas story progresses. it is moving.
Kristin Brown
Loveliest and most nurturing historical and sacred portrayal I have had the privilege to see. Thank you, Maria!
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Very beautiful and exquisite painting and message!! love the colours i see in this art!! give me peace of mind!! gorgeous creation Maria!! L/F
Maria Hunt
Thank you Megan and Anita... Now I need to go find out if your congratulations are for painting the scene or for selling a print or, for winning a contest... Life is such an adventure ... you just never know what comes next!!! : )) Thank you Ladies : ))
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