The Adoration of the Shepherds
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
The painting shows a nighttime scene of the Adoration of the Shepherds. In the foreground, the Virgin Mary and Joseph kneel beside the baby Jesus, who lies on a white cloth. A group of shepherds, dressed in dark robes, approach from the right. The background features a large, ruined building with a pointed roof and a cross on top. The sky is dark, with clouds and a bright light shining down. In the distance, a bridge spans a body of water, and a figure can be seen standing on it. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and awe, as the shepherds approach the newborn Jesus. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Albrecht Altdorfer.
