1480
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
Hugo van der Goes. Kerstverhaal. Aanbidding der Herders Detail: Herders is a 1480 unspecified by Hugo Van der Goes, held at Catholic University of Leuven.
The painting shows a group of shepherds gathered around a scene. They are dressed in simple clothes and have a gentle expression. The scene is peaceful and serene. The painting is interesting because of its detailed depiction of the shepherds' faces and clothing. The artist used a lot of attention to detail in this work. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Hugo van der Goes (c. 1430/1440 – 1482) was a Flemish painter who was one of the most significant and original Early Netherlandish painters of the late 15th century. Van der Goes was an important painter of altarpieces…
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