The Adoration of the Shepherds

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, 1758/1760

The artwork "The Adoration of the Shepherds" shows a group of figures gathered around a central scene. In the foreground, a woman is kneeling on the right with her hands clasped, while another figure leans forward towards a baby lying on a cloth. Surrounding them are several shepherds, some kneeling and others standing. The figures are dressed in robes, and one is holding a staff. In the upper part of the composition, cherubs and an angel are depicted. The background features a stable-like structure with wooden beams. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette, with intricate pencil work to create depth and texture. Light is depicted emanating from the baby, casting a glow on the surrounding figures.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Date
1758/1760
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk, pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache and white chalk on cream laid paper, laid down
Dimensions
24 × 29.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork "The Adoration of the Shepherds" shows a group of figures gathered around a central scene. In the foreground, a woman is kneeling on the right with her hands clasped, while another figure leans forward towards a baby lying on a cloth. Surrounding them are several shepherds, some kneeling and others standing. The figures are dressed in robes, and one is holding a staff. In the upper part of the composition, cherubs and an angel are depicted. The background features a stable-like structure with wooden beams. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette, with intricate pencil work to create depth and texture. Light is depicted emanating from the baby, casting a glow on the surrounding figures.

Französische Grafik 1700–1760