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The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Adoration of the Shepherds is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Merano. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:by later hand, upper left in brown ink: Piola. Domenico; by later hand, lower left on mount in brown ink: n. 67 Coll.ne S. Varni
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Overview
The Adoration of the Shepherds is a drawing by Giovanni Battista Merano, created around 1685. It is a pen and brown ink work with brown wash on laid paper, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, surrounded by shepherds in various poses of reverence. The scene conveys a sense of serenity and quiet contemplation, capturing the emotional moment of the shepherds' adoration.
Technique & Style
Merano's use of pen and brown ink with brown wash creates a sense of depth and texture. Delicate lines and subtle shading contribute to the intimate atmosphere of the scene, characteristic of the Baroque style.
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