Verkondiging aan de herders 1629 - 1740

"Verkondiging aan de herders" (1629-1740) is a black and white etching by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem (1581-1658). The artwork depicts the biblical story of the Annunciation to the Shepherds, as found in Luke 2:8-20. The etching shows a winged angel appearing in a cloud to shepherds as they tend their sheep. This work is a fine example of Dutch Baroque religious art. The etching's style is characterized by its detailed and realistic portrayal of the figures and the landscape, with a focus on the emotional impact of the scene. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, can be enjoyed by any art lover interested in the art of the Dutch Golden Age and its religious imagery.