Exhibit: Symbols of the Holidays: from the Jean Outland Chrysler Art Library Collection

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Thomas Cole (American, 1801-1848)
The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds, 1833
Oil on Canvas, 101.5 x 182.5 in (257.81 x 471.17 cm.)
Chrysler Museum of Art

Decemberis a special time of year for everyone.  Thebrisk wind and the hint of snow herald a time of year to celebrate.  Both Hanukkah and Christmas occur in themonth and each has their most recognizable symbols, such as the menorah and thedreidel for Hanukkah and the Christmas tree and the Nativity for Christianity.

Various menorot used for Hanukkah.
From the 1901-1906 Jewish Encyclopedia
Courtesy of Wikipedia

Combingthe Jean Outland Chrysler Library collection, we have found images of familiarholiday traditions both new and old to share with you.  Some are photographs from our Tidewaterregion, some are from the Holy Lands, some are clever references to traditionalsongs, and some are beloved paintings from Norman Rockwell.

Taro Yamamoto, American, 1919-
Christmas Card to Jean from the artist
Paper
Chrysler Museum of Art

Theseimages also reflect the general collection of the Chrysler Museum.  As the Museum holds pieces ranging from theancient to the modern, so does our selection of images.  See a menorah from the 18thcentury, a Nativity scene from the 15th century, and art glass fromthe 20th century among many others in the Library Reading Room.  To see the symbols of the holidays, stop byand have a look at the Jean Outland Chrysler Library.







Lynne Fors
Library Assistant