In a more traditional view of Santa, artist
Norman Rockwell did a number of beautifully atmospheric covers featuring Santa. I counted ten
Saturday Evening Post covers of Santa by Rockwell, during the 40 years or so he did covers for the magazine.
Here are a few I could find online:
Santa's HelpersSaturday Evening Post, December 2, 1922
larger image HERESanta at his globeSaturday Evening Post, December 4, 1926
larger image HEREDear SantaSaturday Evening Post, December 21, 1935
larger image HERESanta At the Map,
Saturday Evening Post, December 16, 1939 issue.
http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/The Truth About Santa Saturday Evening Post, December 29, 1956 issue.
larger image HEREAnd here's a link to images by 19th century illustrator
Thomas Nast, and text about Nast, describing his role in shaping the modern visual concept of Santa Claus:
http://www.sonofthesouth.net/Original_Santa_Claus.htm