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The Adoration of the Shepherds: with the Lamp, by Rembrandt, ink, 1654

The Adoration of the Shepherds: with the Lamp

Rembrandt

1654

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Adoration of the Shepherds: with the Lamp is a 1654 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1654 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of the Adoration of the Shepherds. In the center, a group of shepherds gather around a manger, their faces filled with wonder and reverence. The shepherds are dressed in simple robes, and one of them holds a lamp, casting a warm glow over the scene. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow adds a sense of drama and emotion to the scene. The artist who created this beautiful painting is Rembrandt van Rijn.

About the artist

Portrait of Rembrandt
Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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