Who created "Adoration of the Shepherds(?)"?

Adoration of the Shepherds(?) was created by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century in 16th century.

When was "Adoration of the Shepherds(?)" created?

This artwork was created 16th 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 Brush and brown wash, highlighted with brush and white gouache, over traces of charcoal underdrawings, on light brown laid paper.

Anonymous, Italian, 16th century

16th century

Medium

Brush and brown wash, highlighted with brush and white gouache, over traces of charcoal underdrawings, on light brown laid paper

Dimensions

12 x 6-5/8 in. (30.5 x 16.8 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1912

Accession Number

12.56.8

Tags

Adoration of the Shepherds

Art Historical Context

This delicate 16th-century Italian drawing, tentatively titled *Adoration of the Shepherds*, captures a tender biblical scene from the Nativity story, where humble shepherds pay homage to the infant Christ. Created by an anonymous artist during the Renaissance era, it exemplifies the period's devotion to religious themes, blending spiritual narrative with emerging naturalism. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department (Rogers Fund, 1912), the work measures a modest 12 x 6-5/8 inches, inviting close contemplation of its intricate details. Executed on light brown ...

Adoration of the Shepherds(?)

Send Feedback