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The Adoration of the Shepherds (L'adoration des bergers)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

This is a nativity scene drawing. Figures are gathered around a central illuminated figure beneath a makeshift shelter. Cherubic figures are shown above. The drawing uses shading to highlight the central area. The architecture is rustic, implying humility and reverence.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3454 × 4791 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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