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Nativity Scenes, Stables, and Baby Jesus Figures – Traditional Christmas Art by Franco

Nativity scenes – artistic representations of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem – have been an essential part of the Advent and Christmas season since the Middle Ages. In Italy, the tradition of the nativity dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. In Naples, for example, a documented order from 1478 lists nativity figurines commissioned for the Church of San Giovanni a Carbonara. North of the Alps, the first modern-style nativity display was installed in 1562 in the Jesuit Church of St. Clement in Prague.

In Val Gardena, too, nativity carving has a long-standing tradition and is deeply rooted in the region’s woodcarving heritage. Franco offers two classic nativity sets – the Comploj Nativity and the Orient Nativity – featuring a wide variety of hand-carved figurines. Additionally, the collection includes two block nativity scenes, each portraying the Holy Family in one piece.

For those seeking a simpler display, Franco also provides individual Baby Jesus figures with separate cradles. These pieces can be beautifully showcased on their own. One standout example is the Infant Jesus of Prague, an official reproduction of a renowned religious artwork. Franco’s nativity offering is completed by six different wooden stable models, ideal for decorating homes, churches, or public spaces during the Christmas season.