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The Adoration of the Shepherds, by Jacob Jordaens, oil, 1644

The Adoration of the Shepherds

Jacob Jordaens

1644

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

Dominant colour

Overview

The Adoration of the Shepherds is a 1644 oil by Jacob Jordaens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?
Jacob Jordaens
When & what style?
1644 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

The Adoration of the Shepherds is a painting by Jacob Jordaens. It was created in 1644 using oil paint. The fact that it was made during this time period is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into the art of the 17th century. You can learn more about this style of painting by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacob Jordaens
Artist

Jacob Jordaens

Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.

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