The Private Life of a Masterpiece S07E03 · Paul Gauguin: God's Child

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The series concludes with a look at Paul Gauguin 's interpretation of the Nativity scene, a distinctively modern piece in which he depicted the Madonna as a young Polynesian woman, using his pregnant mistress as his model. Far removed from traditional images, it has been hailed for its relevance to the contemporary world.

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1. 1 1. Jan van Eyck: The Annunciation2006-12-24 · 50mThe first moment in the Christmas story is the arrival of the Archangel Gabriel to tell Mary that she has been chosen to give birth to the son of God. Many painters have depicted t
2. 2 2. Pieter Bruegel the Elder: Census at Bethlehem2006-12-25 · 50mA closer look at the image that inspired a thousand Christmas cards: Brueghel's Census at Bethlehem. It depicts Mary and Joseph's arrival in the town - but also offers a glimpse in
3. 3 3. Paul Gauguin: God's Child2006-12-26 · 50mThe series concludes with a look at Paul Gauguin 's interpretation of the Nativity scene, a distinctively modern piece in which he depicted the Madonna as a young Polynesian woman,