Charity of St. Nicholas of Bari – Macchietti Passion-Cross kneeling in a field before

kneeling in a field before a vision of God

This unique artwork

in this artwork by Lawrence Alma Tadema

Tissot depicts the Moabite prophet

Charity of St. Nicholas of Bari – Macchietti Passion-Cross kneeling in a field beforeThis image depicts a story of the 4th century saint, Nicholas of Bari. Under cover of darkness, Saint Nicholas throws gold through the window of a poor nobleman to help him supply dowries for his three daughters. The story gradually evolved into the Christmas tradition of Santa Claus. Artwork by G. Macchietti. Usage note: This digital Catholic art download is useful for personal devotional projects and for Catholic parishes, schools, apostolates,