1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Adoration of the Shepherds is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, depicting Adoration of the Shepherd, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a small stable with a wooden roof and walls. Inside, a woman kneels beside a baby lying in a manger. Two men stand nearby, one pointing toward the baby while the other looks down. Outside, two shepherds in loose robes crouch, one holding a staff. The scene is drawn in simple lines with no color, focusing on shapes and movement. The text below is in German and refers to a Bible story about shepherds visiting a newborn. This kind of scene was common in Renaissance art to show religious moments. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Hirschvogel made prints like this.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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