paintings

Sitting under the cover of a lush tree of life, Mary and Joseph welcome Baby Jesus with loving devotion. The Holy Spirit guards this endearing scene created by Peru's Alberto Aparicio Canchari. He crafts each ceramic piece by hand, expertly painting each one with expressive detail.

Mary and Joseph, sitting under the cover of a lush tree of life, welcome Baby Jesus with loving devotion in this nativity scene. The Holy Spirit guards this endearing artwork created by Peru’s Alberto Aparicio Canchari, who crafts each ceramic piece by hand—expertly painting each one with expressive detail.

Soaring joyously through the sky, colorful fuchsia doves bring a message of peace. Eufrosia Pantaleon works in ceramic, crafting and painting the images by hand. Calla lilies adorn a pair of keepsake ornaments to be treasured over the years. The reverse side is solid fuchsia and bears the artisan's signature.

Shepherds arrive by donkey to the place where Baby Jesus lays smiling, wearing a colorful chullo hat. Sheep stand by him, as Mary and Joseph look down with loving eyes. Feriberto Aylas creates this endearing seven-piece nativity scene, crafting and painting each ceramic figurine with vivid Andean artistry.

A great day has arrived; Joseph and Mary stand side by side, lovingly watching over the baby Jesus. Accompanied by shepherds and their barn animals, the Holy Family evokes the spirit of Christmas. Alejandro Chavez creates this moving retablo scene, carefully crafting each figurine of plaster of Paris and painting them by hand.

Soaring joyously through the sky, a pair of colorful doves brings a message of peace. Eufrosia Pantaleon works in ceramic, crafting and painting the image by hand. Tangerine, pink, green and black adorn two keepsake ornaments to be treasured over the years. The reverse side is solid orange and bears the artisan's signature.

This charming wall art captures the heart of Christmas with a wonderfully whimsical nativity scene - Joseph standing alongside Mary, who is tenderly holding baby Jesus under the bright guiding star. The contrast between the hand-molded ceramic figurines and the intentionally distressed wood background creates a delightful rustic aesthetic that brings warmth to any holiday display. Each character showcases remarkable attention to detail in both form and paint work, with subtle touches that reveal the careful handcrafting process. Guatemalan artisan Liz Oliva creates this endearing decorative accent, perfect for adding character to your space and seasonal decorations.