When was "Adoration of the Shepherds" created?

This artwork was created late 15th century.

Is "Adoration of the Shepherds" in the public domain?

Yes, Adoration of the Shepherds is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Adoration of the Shepherds

Q: What medium is "Adoration of the Shepherds"?

Adoration of the Shepherds is Basse-taille and painted enamel on silver; gilt-silver frame mounted with silver and partly enameled gold, and set with emeralds and pearls.

Unknown Artist

late 15th century

Medium

Basse-taille and painted enamel on silver; gilt-silver frame mounted with silver and partly enameled gold, and set with emeralds and pearls

Dimensions

H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm.)

Classification

Enamels

Culture

Italian, Lombardy, probably Milan

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917

Accession Number

17.190.917

Adoration of the Shepherds

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