Unto Us a Child Is Born, is an exhibition of artists, primarily from the 20th century, who have been moved by the profound mystery that surrounds the birth of our Savior. Most of the images are small works which require us to come close...to engage with the intimacy of each piece. A majority of the artists are American but a Greek icon of the Madonna of Tenderness, an Egyptian papyrus painting of the Flight into Egypt, the charming wood engraving by the Russian/French artist Jean Lebedeff, and the Panamanian mola all expand the geographical circle of the nativity works.

Eight etchings by Joan Bohlig envision the Annunciation, the fields where the shepherds heard the angels’ announcement, the stable where wise men came to humble themselves before the new King, and the escape on the flight to Egypt.

Each of these intricately etched pieces recall medieval art, but they are also filled with subtle, yet important theological hints...such as the carpenter’s tool bag at

the feet of the Christ Child, pointing not only to Joseph as carpenter, but also suggesting the instruments of the Passion.