Verkondiging aan de herders 1626 - 1671

Sébastien Bourdon's etching "Verkondiging aan de herders" (1626-1671) depicts the biblical story of the Annunciation to the Shepherds. The scene showcases a group of shepherds gathered around a tree, gazing upwards towards a cloud where a radiant angel announces the birth of Jesus. Bourdon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the shepherds' expressions of awe and wonder, as well as the surrounding landscape. This etching, which can be found at the Rijksmuseum, provides a vivid and intimate glimpse into the artist's interpretation of this pivotal event in Christian tradition.