Willow Tree - Holy Family Collection - The Holy Family

"...nurtured by your loving care"

The Holy Family collection is ideal for those looking for a smaller nativity option. The figure is complemented by a backdrop of pierced curved metal, suggestive of twinkling stars. Four animals give watch, warmth and protection.

This set features a figure of Joseph, standing in a cream garment and a rust-coloured cloak, carrying a wood staff, and Mary seated on grey rock with a rust blanket, wearing a light blue dress with a blue cloak, holding infant Jesus in a cream blanket.

Piece measures 19.5cm.

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In response to requests for a small-scale nativity, Susan created this intimate rendering, measuring 7.5" tall. This one-piece sculpture, painted with richly layered colors, is ideal for those with limited display space, or who wish to display a nativity year-round. The expressive gestures of Mary and Joseph reveal their humanity, and portray their overwhelming emotion of love and protection for their newborn child. Mary is turned in toward Joseph, sheltered by his right arm. Joseph’s staff and cloak form a protective shield around his new family. Joseph’s left hand, positioned above the head of baby Jesus, shadows the curve of Mary’s wrist. This is a historically symbolic gesture of blessing and protection. “This is a story from the past… but the overwhelming emotions of holding a new baby, starting a new family, and wanting to protect them forevermore are present today in every culture and every age. My hope is that the gestures of Mary and Joseph will represent these powerful feelings of love and protection.” –Susan Lordi