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Adoration of the Shepherds
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Adoration of the Shepherds

Antonie Wierix (II) · 1585 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Mary shows the Christ Child; Joseph stands beside her. The shepherds and two angels gather in adoration around the Child. From heaven, the star shines on the stable. The ox and the donkey eat from their manger. Below the image, a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printalbumbladMary and Joseph present
Credit lineAanbidding door de herders. 1585. Antonie Wierix (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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