Who created "The Adoration of the Shepherds"?

The Adoration of the Shepherds was created by Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) in 1524–27.

When was "The Adoration of the Shepherds" created?

This artwork was created 1524–27.

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

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

The Adoration of the Shepherds

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

The Adoration of the Shepherds is Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, highlighted with white gouache over traces of black and a little red chalk (at upper left), on brownish paper.

Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola)

1524–27

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, highlighted with white gouache over traces of black and a little red chalk (at upper left), on brownish paper

Dimensions

sheet: 8 9/16 x 5 7/8 in. (21.7 x 14.9 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1946

Accession Number

46.80.3

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Art Historical Context

In the hushed glow of a Renaissance stable, Parmigianino's *The Adoration of the Shepherd* (1524–27) captures a pivotal biblical moment: humble shepherds kneeling before the infant Christ, Virgin Mary, and Joseph. Created by the young Italian artist Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola—better known as Parmigianino—this intimate drawing exemplifies early Mannerism, with its graceful, elongated figures and ethereal elegance influenced by Correggio. At just 8 9/16 x 5 7/8 inches, it likely served as a preparatory study for a larger painting, showcasing Parmigianino's precocious talent during his Parm...

About the Artist

Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) · 1503–1540

Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, known as Parmigianino, was born on January 11, 1503, in Parma, into a family of artists. The eighth child of painter Filippo Mazzola and Donatella Abbati, he lost his father to the plague at age two and was raised by his uncles, Michele and Pier Ilario Mazzola, modestly talented painters who taught him the techniques of the craft. By his late teens, Parmigianino d...

The Adoration of the Shepherds

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