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Two Shepherds and Retinue of the Magi

Unknown

1550

oil

panel

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Mannerism Renaissance

Dominant colour

Two Shepherds and Retinue of the Magi is a 1550 oil by Unknown, a Mannerism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1550 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two scenes. On the left, two men stand in a courtyard, one holding a shepherd's crook and the other a tambourine. On the right, a group of people on horseback, including one in white robes, ride through a forest. The scenes are framed in gold and have a dark, muted color palette. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create deep shadows and highlights, adding depth to the scenes.