A wooly lamb stands close to little Jesus, sharing its warmth as the baby sleeps on a soft bed of hay. A cow and donkey watch closely in awe. Holding a sheaf of lilies – symbol of purity – Joseph watches over his family and Mary contemplates the miracle of the child's birth. Gabriel Ayala expertly carves cedar wood in low relief and paints the scene in delicate color. Applications of bronze leaf adorn the panel.
