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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring various figures, animals, and celestial beings. In the foreground, there are animals and people in dynamic poses. The central figure holds an infant. Above them, celestial figures are depicted in flowing garments. Architectural elements are visible in the background. The artwork uses a limited color palette of sepia tones and blue washes.

Artwork Details

Date
1650/1655
Medium
oil on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
7186 × 4914 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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