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The Annunciation to the Shepherds
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The Annunciation to the Shepherds

Claes Moeyaert · c. 1633 - c. 1637 · pen; brush; paper; ink

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

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A group of shepherds gaze up to heaven, where an angel has appeared to announce the birth of Jesus. Moeyaert devoted a great deal of attention to the subtle effects of light in this splendid composition. Moeyaert enjoyed a long career, during which he witnessed Rembrandt’s fame. In this instance, he probably took inspiration from Rembrandt’s famous 1634 etching of the same subject.

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Credit lineDe verkondiging aan de herders. c. 1633 - c. 1637. Claes Moeyaert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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