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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Elisha Kirkall after Perino del Vaga

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a classical scene with various figures interacting. In the center, a figure is seated on draped fabric, extending one arm towards a kneeling figure. On the left, a long-haired child stands with inscriptions around its head. The central figure is surrounded by other figures, some carrying loads. Behind them is an architectural structure with columns and foliage. In the background, an angelic figure oversees the scene. The painting is in monochromatic sepia tones and done in the style of Peter Paul Rubens.

Artwork Details

Date
1724
Medium
etching, mezzotint, engraving, and chiaroscuro woodcut, printed in ochre and brown on laid paper
Dimensions
6851 × 5138 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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