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Adoração dos Pastores e dos Magos, by Vasco Pereira, unspecified, 1575

Adoração dos Pastores e dos Magos

Vasco Pereira

1575

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Adoração dos Pastores e dos Magos is a 1575 unspecified by Vasco Pereira, a Mannerism work, depicting Nativity of Jesus, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Vasco Pereira
When & what style?
1575 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting shows a nativity scene with Mary and Jesus in the center. Mary is kneeling, and Jesus is lying on a table in front of her. There are people and animals around them, including a donkey and a cow. The background is dark, with some light coming from the left side. In the foreground, there are some people in colorful clothing, and a few animals like goats and sheep. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and serene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Vasco Pereira.

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