The Adoration of the Shepherds
Master of the Adoration of the Shepherds
1535
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Master of the Adoration of the Shepherds
1535
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows a crowded scene of people gathered around a newborn baby in a stable. The figures are drawn in sharp lines, with some standing, some kneeling, and one person holding a staff. Buildings and animals fill the background, and tiny figures climb walls or peek from windows. Notice how the artist packed so many details into a small space—every corner has something happening. This style was common in woodcuts, where every line had to be carved into wood first. Look up woodcut to see how artists made prints like this.
