The Adoration of the Shepherds
Medium
figures
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Accession Number
1938-88-7076
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Behold *The Adoration of thes*, a captivating sculptural work by Italian artist Antonio de' Domin, created around 1730. This piece depicts the timeless biblical scene from the Gospel of Luke, where humble shepherds gather to worship the newborn Christ child in the manger, surrounded by Mary, Joseph, and angels. As part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection—acquired through generous donors and the Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund—it invites visitors to ponder the humility and divine light at the heart of the Nativity story. Dominici, active from about 1730 to after 1800, hailed from Italy ...