The Nativity
1898
Step right up for a late 19th-century church production! This vibrant 1898 poster advertises a 'Pastorale'—a nativity play complete with songs and living tableaux—organized by the Abbé Jouin of Saint-Médard. Instead of a static holy scene, we see a quirky procession marching through a Parisian street: a dashing figure in a bicorne hat leads the way with a flaming spear, followed by shepherds carrying lambs, wise men in bright robes, and even a fluffy white dog tagging along. It captures the lively, community spirit of the era, blending religious tradition with the theatrical flair of a street parade.
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