Verkondiging aan de herders 1611 - 1650

This anonymous 17th-century etching, "Verkondiging aan de herders," depicts the Annunciation to the Shepherds, a scene from the biblical narrative of Jesus' birth. The artwork captures the moment when a radiant angel appears to a group of shepherds, heralding the birth of the savior. The dynamic composition, with the shepherds looking up in awe and the angel descending from the heavens, emphasizes the importance of this momentous event. This piece is a powerful example of the religious art popular in the Netherlands during the 17th century. You can see this artwork at the Rijksmuseum.