The adoration of the shepherds, various figures surrounding the Christ Child in the centre

Q: When was "The adoration of the shepherds, various figures surrounding the Christ Child in the centre" created?

This artwork was created 1531–76.

Q: Is "The adoration of the shepherds, various figures surrounding the Christ Child in the centre" in the public domain?

Yes, The adoration of the shepherds, various figures surrounding the Christ Child in the centre is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Giulio Bonasone|Giulio Romano

1531–76

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 10 5/8 × 16 15/16 in. (27 × 43 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Margaret Scherer

Accession Number

60.524.9

Tags

Adoration of the ShepherdsChristHorsesShepherds

Art Historical Context

In the heart of this evocative engraving, *The Adoration of the Shepherds the Christ Child lies at the center, tenderly surrounded by shepherds, animals, and heavenly figures in a moment of profound humility and divine revelation. Drawn from the Gospel of, this biblical scene celebrates the shepherds' visit to the newborn Jesus in the stable, symbolizing God's favor toward the humble and marginalized. The composition buzzes with activity—horses, rustic figures, and reverent onlookers—capturing the raw joy and awe of the Nativity. Created between 1531 and 1576 by engraver Giulio Bonasone after...

About the Artist

Giulio Bonasone|Giulio Romano · 1500–1600

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The adoration of the shepherds, various figures surrounding the Christ Child in the centre

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