Aanbidding door de herders 1591 - 1654

"Aanbidding door de herders" (Adoration of the Shepherds) is an engraving by an anonymous artist created between 1591 and 1654. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the biblical scene of the shepherds visiting the newborn Christ, with a focus on the intimate moment of worship. The image shows detailed figures and a cityscape in the background. This print is a prime example of 16th and 17th century Northern European printmaking. The use of fine lines and hatching creates depth and texture, typical of the era.