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NOËL AU CHÂTEAU

Expositions antérieures

Snow covered exterior of Glencairn Museum, a castle-like structure, and its grounds, Bryn Athyn, PA.
Snow covered exterior of Glencairn Museum and its grounds, Bryn Athyn, PA. Photo used to promote temporary exhibition "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. This temporary exhibition included almost 50 crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, from the Glencairn Museum collection in an immersive environment inspired by the museum’s architecture.

Du 11 novembre 2022 au 5 février 2023

Galerie Migneault

Depuis son ouverture en tant que Musée des Chevaliers de Colomb en 2001, le Centre de pèlerinage du bienheureux Michael McGivney a organisé de nombreuses expositions présentant des crèches en collaboration avec des prêteurs à travers le monde pour apporter ces œuvres à New Haven. En 2022, l’exposition de Noël présentée au Centre McGivney porte uniquement sur les crèches de la collection d’un autre musée, les plaçant dans un lieu spécial.

Le musée Glencairn de Bryn Athyn, en Pennsylvanie, présente son exposition annuelle de Noël, World Nativities (Crèches du monde), depuis 2009. Le musée, situé dans l’ancienne maison de la famille de Raymond et Mildred Pitcairn, est temporairement fermé pour réaliser un projet d’infrastructure complet dans la maison historique ressemblant à un château, et ne peut pas organiser sa propre exposition cette année. Toutefois, l’esprit de Noël au musée Glencairn a fait son chemin jusqu’à New Haven. L’exposition Christmas in the Castle (Noël au château) comprend près de 50 crèches, la représentation tridimensionnelle de la scène de la Nativité de la collection du musée Glencairn, dans un milieu immersif inspiré par l’architecture du musée.

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Noël au château

Photo of exhibit gallery featuring Nativity scenes in a faux stone castle setting inspired the architecture of Glencairn Museum.
Photo of exhibit gallery featuring Nativity scenes in a faux stone castle setting inspired the architecture of Glencairn Museum.
Noël au château
Photo of temporary exhibit "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. Photo of exhibit gallery featuring Nativity scenes in a faux stone castle setting inspired the architecture of Glencairn Museum. This temporary exhibition included almost 50 crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, from the Glencairn Museum collection in an immersive environment inspired by the museum’s architecture.
Nativity scene placed with a structure inspired by Gothic and Romanesque architecture.
Nativity scene placed with a structure inspired by Gothic and Romanesque architecture.
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Crèche, "Bryn Athyn Nativity," made in 2015 by Navidad Nativities (Setting) and Original Heide (Figures). Nativity scene placed with a structure inspired by Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. This temporary exhibition included almost 50 crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, from the Glencairn Museum collection in an immersive environment inspired by the museum’s architecture.
Nativity scene “Adoration of the Shepherds” by Nancy Schnarr-Bruell (figures) and John Bruell (backdrop) which includes the Holy Family and shepherds.
Nativity scene “Adoration of the Shepherds” by Nancy Schnarr-Bruell (figures) and John Bruell (backdrop) which includes the Holy Family and shepherds.
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Crèche, "The Adoration of the Shepherds," made in 2018 from Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania by Nancy Schnarr-Bruell (figures) and John Bruell (backdrop). Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. This crèche is a three-dimensional version of an illustration from The Christ Child, a 1931 children’s book by Maud and Miska Petersham. The Petershams were well known in the first half of the 20th century as illustrators and authors of children’s literature. The Petershams’ books were well regarded by Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn; Mildred gave copies of The Christ Child to over 100 families and friends in 1949 alone. The Pitcairn’s enthusiasm for the book was so great that they commissioned artist Frank Snyder to paint a life-size interpretation of its Adoration of the Shepherds illustration for Glencairn in the late 1930s.
Crèche made in 2011 from North Ethiopia. Marble carved Nativity depicts Holy Family with ox and star.
Crèche made in 2011 from North Ethiopia. Marble carved Nativity depicts Holy Family with ox and star.
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Crèche made in 2011 from North Ethiopia. Marble carved Nativity depicts Holy Family with ox and star. Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. This crèche may be inspired by the artistic style known as Axum or Aksum. The style is named after the historic Kingdom of Axum, which during the fourth century was the first to adopt Christianity in Africa. The inscription on the base of this Nativity is in Amharic, a Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia; it reads: “The Savior is born.”
Crèche made in 2012 from Seiffen, Germany by Christian Ulbricht GmbH & Co. KG. Painted wood Christmas pyramid.
Crèche made in 2012 from Seiffen, Germany by Christian Ulbricht GmbH & Co. KG. Painted wood Christmas pyramid.
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Crèche made in 2012 from Seiffen, Germany by Christian Ulbricht GmbH & Co. KG. Painted wood Christmas pyramid. Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. The Christian Ulbricht company was founded in 1928 by Otto Ulbricht, Christian’s father. Seiffen is in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) region of the country, so named because of the silver ore deposits found there in the 12th century. In later centuries, as the silver and tin mines began to be exhausted, miners had to look for new ways to make a living—including woodcarving. Today Seiffen is an important center of the wooden toy industry, especially wood crafts relating to Christmas: nutcrackers, incense smokers, and Christmas pyramids.
A Nativity Tree of Life that has God at the top with the sun & moon. A star is above the stable which holds the Holy Family, an angel, ox & donkey.
A Nativity Tree of Life that has God at the top with the sun & moon. A star is above the stable which holds the Holy Family, an angel, ox & donkey.
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Crèche, "Arbol Nacimiento (Tree Nativity)," made in 2020 from Metepec, Estado de Mexico, Mexico by Cecilio Sanchez Fierro. Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. This Nativity Tree of Life includes God the Father at the top, flanked by the sun and the moon. The Star of Bethlehem shines above the stable, within which is the Holy Family, a winged angel, an ox and donkey, and a variety of decorative elements. In the Book of Genesis, chapters 2–3, two trees are specifically mentioned: the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, the fruit of which Adam and Eve were commanded not to eat; and the Tree of Life, which leads to eternal life. Some Christians interpret the Tree of Life metaphorically. One Mexican Catholic interpretation is that wood from the Tree of Life later provided the cross on which Jesus was crucified—in order that humanity might be forgiven and gain eternal life. Fierro learned his ceramic craft from his parents and his grandfather. The pigmented clay used to create this crèche was his family’s invention: “The idea of the technique was to create ochre colors, not bright ones. We love pre-Hispanic shades that have no brightness in them. We wanted to create something that looked old and fine, and each piece goes through a particular process to avoid bright shades.”
Stoneware triptych depict the Holy Family, 3 Magi, 2 shepherds, and a lamb with visual inspirations from Glencairn Museum.
Stoneware triptych depict the Holy Family, 3 Magi, 2 shepherds, and a lamb with visual inspirations from Glencairn Museum.
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Triptych made in 2018 from Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania by Christina Orthwein. Stoneware panels depict the Holy Family, 3 Magi, 2 shepherds, and a lamb. Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. Christina Orthwein lives with her family in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, where she works in her home studio and teaches ceramics and photography at Bryn Athyn College. Visual inspirations for this triptych include the Gothic architecture of Glencairn; the Celtic lettering style found throughout the building; and the General Church Seal, a circular bronze plaque designed in the 1930s by Raymond Pitcairn and metalworker Parke E. Edwards. The quotation included from Luke 2:14 was used in several Christmas cards sent by Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn when Glencairn was a home. According to Orthwein, “Mary is the closest to Jesus, touching Him directly, which represents her direct connection as the one who gave Him human form. Joseph is touching Mary’s hand to depict his absolute support of her and his commitment to their journey ahead. The Magi and shepherds represent a variety of ages and ethnicities to show that the Lord’s birth brings love to the entire human race.”
Nativity from Nicaragua with brightly painted figures of the Holy Family, 3 Magi, 4 angels, and 4 cherubs were carved from cedar wood
Nativity from Nicaragua with brightly painted figures of the Holy Family, 3 Magi, 4 angels, and 4 cherubs were carved from cedar wood
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Crèche made in 2017 from Masaya, Nicaragua by Jimenez family and other artists. Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. The brightly painted figures of the Holy Family, 3 Magi, 4 angels, and 4 cherubs were carved from cedar wood by the Jimenez family in the town of Masaya, near the capital city of Managua, Nicaragua. Both parents and children were involved in the process. When the carving was completed, the figures were given to other artists in Managua for painting. The designs on their clothing depict a variety of floral forms in many different colors. In Nicaragua, Christmas is just one of the celebrations in the month of December. La Purísima, in late November and early December, honors the Virgin Mary with devotion and prayers. During La Griteria, on December 7, people set up shrines in their homes and open their doors to passersby. Those who chant and sing songs about Mary at the shrines are given traditional foods, sweets, and drinks by the homeowners.
Image of a wood carved Nativity featuring the Holy Family and a sheep standing before a star and its radiating beams.
Image of a wood carved Nativity featuring the Holy Family and a sheep standing before a star and its radiating beams.
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Crèche, "Sternkrippe (Star Nativity)," made in the 20th century from Brienz, Switzerland by Emil Thomann. Wood carved Nativity featuring the Holy Family and a sheep standing before a star and its radiating beams. Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. Emil Thomann started his craft at the Brienz School for Woodcarving, or Schule für Holzbildhauerei, where he designed his first crèche. Thomann’s training continued in Cologne where his work was influenced by the geometric style of the Art Deco movement. He returned to Brienz in 1934 to work in the woodcarving business founded by his father, also named Emil Thomann. The younger Thomann designed this triangular crèche in 1937 but continued reproducing the style until the 1980s. Father and son worked together in the family business until the elder Thomann’s death in 1964. The younger Thomann continued working long beyond retirement age, living to be more than 100 years old.
Painted wood carved nativity scene depicted as Louisiana Cajun culture.
Painted wood carved nativity scene depicted as Louisiana Cajun culture.
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Painted wood carved nativity scene by Lorraine Gendron made in 2014 from Hahnville, Louisiana. Crèche depicted as Louisiana Cajun culture. Nativity exhibited in "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. Alongside Mary and an Angel, Joseph is a crawfish fisherman, Jesus lies in a bayou canoe, the Magi are a French Chef, Native American, and Jazz Musician, and the shepherd is a hunter with a beagle. Animals include two alligators, a racoon, an armadillo, and a pelican.
Photo of exhibit gallery featuring Nativity scenes in a faux stone castle setting inspired the architecture of Glencairn Museum.
Photo of exhibit gallery featuring Nativity scenes in a faux stone castle setting inspired the architecture of Glencairn Museum.
Noël au château
Photo of temporary exhibit "Christmas in the Castle," from November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. Photo of exhibit gallery featuring Nativity scenes in a faux stone castle setting inspired the architecture of Glencairn Museum. This temporary exhibition included almost 50 crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, from the Glencairn Museum collection in an immersive environment inspired by the museum’s architecture.