A Promise Near at Hand | Signed Handmade Art Print

A Promise Near at Hand shows Mary resting beneath an olive tree while Joseph looks toward Bethlehem. A donkey lies beside them, and a star shines above the hills. This horizontal signed fine art paper print connects the waiting before Christ's birth with Mary's faith in Luke 1:45.

“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.” — Luke 1:45 (KJV)

Story Behind the Art

Elizabeth blessed Mary for believing what the Lord had told her. Luke 1:45 speaks of a promise that God would fulfill. A Promise Near at Hand places that faith within an imagined pause near Bethlehem. Mary rests beneath an olive tree, with Joseph standing beside her and the town visible across the hills.

Mary's hands rest near the child she carries. The donkey has settled on the ground, and the tree spreads its branches over the little group. Joseph looks ahead toward the warm windows in the distance. A small star shines above the town. These still details give the waiting a human scale and a place of rest.

The weeks before Christmas often fill quickly. This scene makes room for a slower thought: God's promise was drawing near before the world could see it. Mary's faith did not depend on knowing every detail ahead. Her story can speak to those learning to wait with trust while tending the people and duties already close to them.

The soft blue, cream, and olive tones suit a reading corner or a room where your family gathers at the end of the day. It would also make a thoughtful gift for someone who loves Mary's part in the Christmas story. Select the size that fits your space, and bring this peaceful view of faith and expectation into your home.

Fine Art Print Details

• Artwork by Chris Brazelton. Horizontal layout only.
• Available sizes: 5"x7", 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20", 20"x24", 20"x30", 24"x36", 30"x40", 36"x48", 40"x60". Size labels list the shorter side first; this artwork is displayed wider than it is tall.
• Giclée print with acid-free archival inks on museum-grade fine art paper. Personally prepared and signed in the margin by Chris Brazelton.
• Each sheet includes a warm-white half-inch margin on all four sides. The listed size is the total paper size, including this margin. No mat is included.
• Choose Standard or Hand Embellished. For the Hand Embellished finish, Chris applies acrylic paint and gel medium to selected areas of the print. This is a hand-finished fine art reproduction.
• Choose Unframed, Gold, Oak, White, Walnut, Black, or Silver framing. A frame is included only when a framed option is selected.
• The composition may be cropped slightly to suit the selected size. Colors can vary with screen settings and room lighting. The Bible caption appears in the listing text and is not printed on the artwork.
• Hand-embellished orders require additional creation time. Orders are packed for protection and include tracking. Room furnishings and styling accessories shown in the mockups are not included.
• Handle with clean, dry hands. Protect from moisture and prolonged direct sunlight. Glazing is recommended for standard paper prints.