The infant Christ lying on a wooden box, the Virgin kneeling in prayer before him, Saint Joseph at left, shepherds at right, in an octagonal frame, after Reni 1783

"The Shepherds Offering" is an 1783 etching by Jean-Baptiste Michel, an artist known for his prints and engravings. This artwork depicts the Nativity scene, with the infant Christ lying in a manger, surrounded by the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and shepherds. The octagonal frame and the detailed depiction of the figures and landscape are characteristic of Michel's style. This print is a copy of a painting by Guido Reni, a famous Italian Baroque painter, and showcases the enduring popularity of this biblical scene in art. This artwork was a popular subject for printmakers in the 18th century, and this particular print is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.