Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Image Title: Magi, Massacre of the Innocents, and Flight to Egypt
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Description: Matthias Scheits' (c. 1630-1700) depiction of the magi bringing the baby Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh at the stable in Bethlehem (front); in the back left Herod's soldiers massacre all the male children two years and under in the vicinity of Bethlehem, while Joseph and Mary take the baby Jesus to Egypt (back right).
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