Adoração dos Pastores 1544

Gregorio Lopes's Adoração dos Pastores is a 16th-century painting depicting the adoration of the shepherds, a traditional scene from the Nativity. The work, painted in 1544, features a richly detailed depiction of the scene, with the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the Christ child at its center, surrounded by a group of adoring shepherds and angels. Lopes was a Portuguese painter known for his religious works, and his Adoração dos Pastores showcases his skill in representing both figures and detail with masterful precision. The scene is set within a meticulously rendered architectural framework, with a sense of depth and perspective contributing to the painting's realistic quality. Lopes' Adoração dos Pastores is a classic example of 16th-century religious art, capturing the awe and reverence of the Nativity.