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The Adoration of the Shepherds
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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Abraham Bloteling · 1655 - 1690 · engraving; paper

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

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Mary shows the Child to two shepherds. She lifts a blanket aside and the sleeping Child becomes visible. Joseph illuminates the scene with a candle. Below the scene a Latin verse about the birth of Christ.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printMary and Joseph present
Credit lineAanbidding door de herders. 1655 - 1690. Abraham Bloteling. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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