Adoration of the Shepherds
1510
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1510
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a scene of shepherds and angels gathering around a newborn baby in a ruined stable. The artist has set the scene in a unique way, with a candle symbolizing the divine radiance of Christ. This detail adds depth to the painting. To learn more about the style and techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
