Who created this artwork?

was created by Dirck Wijntrack in ca. 1630 - ca. 1640.

When was this artwork created?

This artwork was created ca. 1630 - ca. 1640.

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Annunciation to the Shepherds

Dirck Wijntrack

ca. 1630 - ca. 1640

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 111.9cm × w 154.8cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

canvas; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

Acquisition Method

gift

Acquired

1907

Notes

signature and date, lower centre, above the right-hand sheep: ‘D. Wijntrack 16[.]0.F.’

Collection Type

paintings

About Dirck Wijntrack

1605–1678 • Netherlands

Known for his paintings of wildfowl. There is evidence that Wijntrack often worked with Jan Wijnants during the 1650s. Comment on works: Animals, especially ducks; Still life; Interiors; Kitchens; Barns with Poultry

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