Who created "The Adoration of the Shepherds"?

The Adoration of the Shepherds was created by Maerten de Vos in 1580 - 1699.

When was "The Adoration of the Shepherds" created?

This artwork was created 1580 - 1699.

What medium is "The Adoration of the Shepherds"?

The Adoration of the Shepherds is oil on panel.

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

Maerten de Vos

1580 - 1699

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

6; 1.3; 47.5; 63.3

About this artwork

drager: hoogte 47,5 cm x breedte 63,3 cm x dikte 1,3 cm

Art Historical Context

**The Adoration of thes** by Maerten de Vos (1532–1603) captures a pivotal moment from the Gospel of Luke: humble shepherds, guided by angels, kneel before the newborn Christ child in the stable at Bethlehem. Painted in oil on panel around the late 16th centuryc. 1580–1603), this compact work measures just 47.5 cm high by 63.3 cm wide, making it an intimate piece likely intended for private devotion or a domestic altar. De Vos, a leading Antwerp Mannerist, blended Northern Renaissance precision with Italianate elegance, evident in the painting's graceful figures, rich drapery, and dramatic li...

The Adoration of the Shepherds

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