Who painted Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten was painted by Unknown in 1620.

Where can I see Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Anbetung der Hirten

Unknown , 1620

Anbetung der Hirten is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the adoration of the shepherds, a biblical scene centered on the infant Christ being venerated by humble figures. This subject draws on traditional iconography of the Nativity, emphasizing themes of divine humility and the recognition of Christ’s sacred nature by the lowliest of society.

Technique & Style

The composition follows the stylistic conventions of Joachim Wtewael, reflecting a late Mannerist approach with rich coloration and intricate detail.

The work is an oil on panel painting depicting the adoration of the shepherds, showing the Christ Child in a religious scene. It measures 93 cm in height and 125 cm in width, and is housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

The composition follows the stylistic conventions of Joachim Wtewael, reflecting a late Mannerist approach with rich coloration and intricate detail. The handling of the figures and the rendering of drapery demonstrate a refined technique typical of early 17th-century Dutch religious imagery.

History & Provenance

The painting was created in 1620, as indicated by both internal cataloguing and the Wikidata inception date.

It entered the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains located. The work is catalogued there as depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds and is classified as after Joachim Wtewael, with dimensions of 93 cm in height and 125 cm in width.

The painting Anbetung der Hirten is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Created in 1620, the work measures 93 cm in height and 125 cm in width. It depicts the religious subject of the adoration of the shepherds, featuring the Christ Child as a central figure.

The provided sources confirm its location within the museum but do not list a specific inventory number or detail any past exhibitions.

Overview

The painting 'Anbetung der Hirten' depicts a scene of figures surrounding a naked infant on a cloth, with a white drapery covering its lower body. The figures wear varied attire, and the composition is characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark.