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Annunciation to the Shepherds
Annunciation to the Shepherds is an oil painting by Joachim Wtewael. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
Created by Joachim Wtewael in 1599, the work falls within the genre of religious art.
The painting depicts the biblical narrative of the Annunciation to the Shepherds, a religious subject where the birth of Jesus is first revealed to shepherds in the fields. Created by Joachim Wtewael in 1599, the work falls within the genre of religious art. The composition centers on this specific event from the Nativity story, illustrating the moment of divine revelation to the humble shepherds as the main subject of the canvas.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1599, this religious painting by Joachim Wtewael utilizes oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 170 cm in height and 136 cm in width. As a piece of religious art, it visually depicts the biblical scene of the Annunciation to the Shepherds.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1599, the work entered the Rijksmuseum’s holdings, where it remains today. The canvas measures 170 by 136 cm and depicts the Annunciation to the Shepherds, a subject Wtewael treated in oil on canvas. The museum’s records list the painting as part of its permanent collection, identifying it as a religious work by Joachim Wtewael dated to 1599.
Overview
Annunciation to the Shepherds, a 1600 oil painting by Dutch Mannerist Joachim Wtewael, depicts a pivotal biblical scene. Characterized by refined yet exaggerated figures, the work reflects Wtewael's adherence to Haarlem Mannerist traditions, eschewing the naturalism prevalent during his time. The piece is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
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Artist
Joachim Anthoniszoon Wtewael (Dutch pronunciation:; 1566 – 1 August 1638), also known as Uytewael (pronounced ), was a Dutch Mannerist painter and draughtsman, as well as a highly successful flax merchant, and town councillor of Utrecht.
