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The Adoration of the Shepherds
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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Jeremias Falck · 1646 - 1658 · engraving; paper

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

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In a large square basket lies the Christ child, surrounded by Mary, Joseph, three shepherds, the donkey and the ox. From a distance two angels look on. On the stairs to the upper floor where two other shepherds are located, a dog walks. Through a window a view of the shepherds around a fire.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAanbidding door de herders. 1646 - 1658. Jeremias Falck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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