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Matteo Nativity with 27 figures - color

SKU: 1680537A00600C

Matteo Nativity with 27 figures - color

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Description
The 'Matthew Crib' consists of 27 characters and is offered without a hut. The characters in this nativity scene are Mary, the Baby Jesus, St Joseph, the three wise men, the ox, the donkey, the shepherd with sheep, the shepherd with ducks, the kneeling shepherd boy with bagpipes, the shepherd girl with a basket and jug, the young shepherd boys, the shepherd boy kneeling with his sheep, the camel driver, the camel with saddle, two musician angels, two seated sheep, the standing sheep, the ram, two lambs, the shepherd boy with bimb, the shepherd boy with stick and sheep in his arms and the shepherd boy with water jugs. The presence of all these characters makes the nativity scene very rich and detailed, and makes it possible to create a complete and realistic Christmas scene. Each character is made with great care and attention to detail, using only the best materials and traditional techniques. Although the 'Matthew Crib' is not offered with a hut, it can still be placed in a hut or in a customised Christmas scene, to create a unique and original scene.
Detail & Meaning
The Matteo Nativity Scene, with its 27 characters, offers a profound iconographic and symbolic richness.
1) Iconographic and symbolic elements:
- Holy Family (Mary, Baby Jesus, Saint Joseph): Heart of the Nativity.
- Wise Men: Represent universal adoration and the revelation of Christ to the world.
- Ox and Donkey: Symbols of humility, poverty, and silent witnesses of the divine event.
- Shepherds and flock: The simplicity and humility of the first to welcome the Good News.
- Musician angels: Announce divine glory and the joy of birth.
- Camel driver and camel: The journey and exoticism of the Magi, their search for truth.
2) Religious meaning:
Each figure converges in the celebration of the Incarnation. The Holy Family embodies divine love and the humility of God who becomes man. The Magi symbolize the universality of the Christian message, while shepherds and animals recall the simplicity and acceptance of the most humble. The angels elevate the moment to a celestial event. The whole creates a visual narrative of salvation, inviting contemplation and faith.
Story
The Matteo Nativity scene, while not directly linked to a specific saint, evokes the figure of the evangelist Matthew. Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles, was a publican, tax collector, before being called by Jesus. His conversion is a powerful symbol of redemption and inclusion. Author of the first Gospel, Matthew narrates the genealogy of Jesus, his birth and the first years of his life, laying the foundations for the Nativity scene tradition. His feast day is celebrated on September 21.
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Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
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