A Lamb Beside the Manger | Signed Handmade Art Print

A Lamb Beside the Manger brings us close to the humble place where Jesus was born. A white lamb stands at the doorway while Mary and Joseph watch over Him. Inspired by Luke 2, this vertical fine art paper print suits a welcoming family space.

“Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” — Luke 2:12 (KJV, excerpt)

Story Behind the Art

The sign given to the shepherds was a child lying in a manger. In Luke 2, the angel sends them to find the Savior in that humble place. A Lamb Beside the Manger draws us toward the doorway, where the newborn Jesus rests beneath the loving attention of Mary and Joseph.

The white lamb stands close enough for us to notice its small hooves and soft wool. Beyond it, the stable opens to a bed of straw and the sleeping child. Warm light reaches from one space into the other. The doorway connects the familiar world of animals and daily care with the wonder of Christ's birth.

The shepherds were told where to find Him, and they went to see. That simple response gives us a way to enter the Christmas story: listen, come near, and give our attention to Jesus. The painting's open doorway makes room for that pause. We can look past the rush of the season and linger with the child who came for us.

A family room or entryway gives this scene a place in everyday life. Children may first notice the lamb, then follow your words toward the baby and the promise of His birth. It also suits a Christmas gift for a family beginning new traditions. Choose the size that fits their home or yours, and welcome A Lamb Beside the Manger into your celebration.

Fine Art Print Details

• Artwork by Chris Brazelton. Vertical 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 taller than it is wide.
• 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.