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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of figures, both human and a cow, in a rural setting. One person is seated, holding a child, with most of their body shown. Another figure is leaning on a staff, facing downward, with short wavy hair and simple clothing. A third figure stands behind them. A cow with horns is on the left. The scene is sketched in brown ink wash, depicting a barn-like environment with few details.

Artwork Details

Date
1735/1740
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper (backed with eighteenth century paper)
Dimensions
5304 × 7384 px
Public Domain
Yes
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