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Pregnant Mary waiting for Joseph in the morning.

Mary is very pregnant and is waiting for Joseph. Joseph stands in the doorway of the inn keeper's business. She has a long line from the donkey that has carried his and her things. They are ready to have the baby! You can see a young shepherd boy (illusion of King David - this is the town he was raised in) and he is leading the sheep and goats, a cow and a horse. You also see two women with their babies in the back next to the building. They don't have an idea who it is before them! And you see three roman guards near the fire as well as two beggars who are crouched near the fire. You see the Morning Star in the sky shining brightly. Symbolism. You see three lanterns lit: Three for the significance of the Trinity. Three arches. Three palm trees. There are many stones on the ground (alluding to "even the stones would cry out!").

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Anonymous Guest 21 Dec 2017

This is a beautiful painting. I'd love to share it on FB with your permission. Do you have a FB page I can tag?

Anonymous Guest 12 May 2011

funny, I always thought you were the blessing in my life :)

Teresa O'Dell 10 May 2011

It was ana awesome experience to see this painting in person last sunday. You are an amazing artist Adria!

Artist Reply: oh Teresa, what a blessing you are to me.

Anonymous Guest 17 Dec 2010

Beautiful