The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds by Rembrandt van Rijn. Dark scene with a bright light shining from the upper left. An angel stands on a hill, surrounded by multiple smaller figures, with a radiant beam of light emanating from behind. The angel has wings and is dressed in long robes with one arm raised. In the foreground, several people are gathered around sheep and goats, with some on the ground and others standing. The people wear long clothing. The background features a dark, cloudy sky and a tree on the right side. The image is in shades of gray and black. The artwork has a rectangular shape with a rough, uneven edge.
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- 759 × 893 px
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