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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a nativity scene with four figures around an infant, under a shelter. The figures are detailed with robes and contemplative expressions. In the background, there are minimal landscape elements. Beneath the drawing, there is a panel of text in German script.

Artwork Details

Date
1548
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3454 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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