Adoration of the Shepherds
1500
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1500
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Adoration of the Shepherds is a 1500 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a rocky cave with a group of people gathered around a baby lying in a manger. A woman kneels in prayer, a man holds the baby, and others stand or sit nearby. The background has a tree, a few buildings, and a bright sky with a bird flying. Notice how the light falls sharply on faces and hands, creating strong shadows. This makes the figures stand out against the dark cave. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
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