The Adoration of the Shepherds
1527
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1527
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a crowded, dim room with people leaning in close. A woman sits on a chair, holding a baby wrapped in cloth. Others reach toward her, some touching her clothes or the child. The walls are plain, and a window lets in faint light. The artist used lines to show fabric and faces, making everything look textured. The scene feels busy but quiet, like a secret moment. Look up etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.
