"The above image is the nativity icon of the Eastern Orthodox Church, which is full of beautiful symbolism..."
(To learn the meaning of the icon you can read this article - https://www.orthodoxroad.com/nativity-icon-explained/)
"Something to bear in mind is that icons are images of reality – they show us how the world exists through symbol. They are not still life portraits. While they depict historical events, they frequently emphasize theology over literalness, which will become apparent as you read
on."
