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The Adoration of the Shepherds

François Chauveau

1644

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

The Adoration of the Shepherds is a 1644 ink by François Chauveau, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: François Chauveau
When & what style?: 1644 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a crowded scene of people kneeling around a woman holding a baby. The figures are dressed in flowing robes, some with hats or hoods, and they all look focused on the woman and child. In the background, there’s a building with columns and a tomb-like structure, plus a few smaller scenes of people in a landscape. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, making the figures look three-dimensional. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Chauveau made detailed prints.