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Annunciation to the Shepherds

Probably Netherlandish 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of several animals and celestial figures in a pastoral setting. The drawing shows a group of animals, including a goat and a sheep, with an angelic figure on a cloud above emitting rays of light. To the right, a person in flowing garments is gesturing upwards, while another human face is seen behind them. The scene is detailed, with linework creating textures on the animals' fur and the figures' clothing. The composition indicates a dynamic interaction between the earthly and the celestial.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1611
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4177 × 3371 px
Public Domain
Yes
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