{"product_id":"the-stone-that-held-him","title":"The Stone that held Him","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost nativity scenes show a wooden barn and a wooden cradle. Historically, a stable in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’s birth was more likely a cave or simple stone structure, and the manger itself would have been stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stone That Held Him was painted with that quieter reality in mind — the animals gathered close, the light filling the opening, everything held in deep purple. Watercolor felt like the right medium for the softness of the light and the weight of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope viewers feel the unexpected humility of the moment: a baby laid in a stone manger, held in light that is both ordinary and extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/em\u003e*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Original 17\" x 11\" watercolor painting — one-of-a-kind nativity artwork, signed by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Painted on premium Arches 140lb 100% cotton cold-pressed paper for beautiful texture and archival quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Features a donkey and ox gathered around a stone manger beneath a deep purple sky and gold star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Unframed and carefully packaged — ready for you to mat and frame in your preferred style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Perfect for those who appreciate thoughtful religious art, quiet Christmas pieces, or meaningful original watercolor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Brings a sense of calm, humility, and quiet wonder into any space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Free US shipping on every painting\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Watercolor Artisan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52941880754392,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7274\/2872\/files\/1000208772.png?v=1794281676","url":"https:\/\/dragonflywatercolorartisan.com\/products\/the-stone-that-held-him","provider":"Dragonfly Watercolor Artisan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}