Aanbidding door de herders
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
209; 240
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio’s 1526 engraving “Aanbidding door deders” presents the familiar scene of shepherds ad the newborn Christ. Rendered in a compact format of 209 by 240 millimeters, the print demonstrates the Renaissance engraver’s ability to translate delicate modeling and expressive gestures into fine, controlled lines on copper. During the early sixteenth century, engraving emerged as a vital medium for spreading religious imagery beyond the walls of churches and palaces. Caraglio’s precise technique captures the quiet reverence of the moment while allowing multiple impressions to rea...
About the Artist
Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio · 1500–1565
Italian, Parma or Verona ca. 1500/1505–1565 Krakow (?)