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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Jean Morin, after Philippe de Champaigne

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a nativity scene featuring multiple figures and animals. Several adults and a child are shown around a crib with a baby. To the left, a group of people in robes is present, with one figure in front raising a hand. Two angels fly above with a banner. A woman near the crib wears a headscarf and looks at the baby while a man on the right holds a stick. Animals in the scene include a dog, a cow, and a lamb. The setting is a wooden stable with plants and a visible beam. The scene is detailed with wood grain and foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1644
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
6498 × 10324 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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