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The Adoration of the Shepherds
EECKHOUT, Gerbrandt van den (1621-1674)
A waning lantern illuminates the newborn Christ. His mother Mary remains asleep while Joseph is roused by the shepherds, who have come by night to pay homage to the Holy Child. They are traditionally depicted in the act of adoration, but here the moment of their unexpected arrival at the stable has been captured. Van den Eeckhout's dramatic sense of timing and use of theatrical lighting shows the influence of his master and friend, Rembrandt.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 29
Creation/Production
EECKHOUT, Gerbrandt van den
Date: 1665
Acquisition
Bequest, 12/12/1963
Measurements
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
Location
Gallery 03
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