Hugo van der Goes. Kerstverhaal. Aanbidding der Herders
1480
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
1480
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
This painting shows the shepherds kneeling before the baby Jesus. One angel hovers above, glowing in soft gold light. Mary sits calm and pale while Joseph stands behind her. The faces look real—not stiff or painted. The folds in their clothes feel heavy. The artist used bright reds and deep blues to draw your eye. This work comes from the 1400s. Look up Hugo Van der Goes next.
