This endows the scene with a mysterious, spiritual aura. In The Nativity by the French illuminator Jean Bourdichon, however, gold is used to represent not only divine presence, but also light itself. Rays of gold enter the stable from above and radiate from the Christ Child, illuminating the interior. In this miniature, gold has a spiritual meaning, but also acts as light does in the natural world. No parking reservations needed on Saturdays and Sundays or after 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
Parking is based on availability.
Reservations are required for weekday parking, event seating, and groups of 15 or more. Reservations are recommended for the Restaurant. Parking on surrounding streets is restricted. The Getty Center is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed Mondays and major holidays. The J. Paul Getty Trust and Getty programs are based at the Getty Center in Los Angeles.