The Annunciation to the Shepherds 1580 - 1600

"The Annunciation to the Shepherds" is a 16th-century engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicting the biblical scene of an angel announcing the birth of Christ to shepherds. The central image of the angel surrounded by clouds is framed by a decorative border of stylized floral and fauna motifs, a common element of 16th-century printmaking. De Bruyn was a Flemish engraver known for his detailed and intricate style, evident in the precise rendering of the figures and the delicate ornamentation. The print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, exemplifies the intricate detail and religious themes prevalent in Renaissance art.