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The Adoration of the Shepherds
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The Adoration of the Shepherds

anonymous · 1605 - 1700 · engraving; paper

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

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Mary kneels together with two shepherds at the Christ Child. Next to Mary the ox is visible. Behind her stands Joseph, who is watching. To the right rear a hen by a basket with eggs and two figures before a door. Below a four-line inscription in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printMary and Joseph present
Credit lineAanbidding der herders. 1605 - 1700. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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