Enkelten ilmestys paimenille
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a group of people sitting or resting in a wooded area. Above them, a glowing figure with wings floats in the sky, holding something bright. The forest is dark with trees, and cows graze in the background. The floating figure looks like an angel, but the people below seem unaware or calm. The lighting makes the sky figure stand out sharply against the shadowy trees. If this scene intrigues you, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark.
