Open full image Pin

The Adoration of the Shepherds

Amico Aspertini

1530

oil

panel

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Mannerism Renaissance Religious Adoration of the Shepherds Child Saint John Christ Child Joseph Lamb

Dominant colour

The Adoration of the Shepherds is a 1530 oil by Amico Aspertini, a Mannerism work, depicting Adoration of the Shepherds, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?: Amico Aspertini
When & what style?: 1530 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a baby. The baby is lying on the ground, and the people are looking at him with interest. Some of them are kneeling, while others are standing. In the background, there is a landscape with trees and buildings. The sky is light blue, and there are some clouds. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and calm. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. You might want to look up more works that use chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Amico Aspertini

Amico Aspertini, also called Amerigo Aspertini (ca 1474 – 1552), was an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor whose complex, eccentric, and eclectic style anticipates Mannerism.

See the richer artist page