Aanbidding door de herders 1614 - 1676

This etching, “Aanbidding door de herders”, depicts the biblical scene of the Adoration of the Shepherds. The anonymous artist creates a dramatic scene through the use of light and shadow, illuminating the central figure of the baby Jesus while the surrounding figures are cast in darkness. This scene is one of the most iconic depictions of the Nativity, focusing on the awe and wonder of the shepherds as they witness the birth of Christ. The work was created between 1614 and 1676 and can be found in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands.