Aanbidding der herders in een nis 1560 - 1600

"Aanbidding der herders in een nis" (Adoration of the Shepherds in a Niche) is an etching by Johann Sadeler I. This 16th-century print portrays the biblical story of the shepherds visiting the newborn Christ. Sadeler captures the awe and wonder of the event, depicting the shepherds kneeling before Mary and the Christ child, their expressions of devotion and reverence are palpable. The detailed etching also includes other figures and animals, creating a scene of great visual complexity and religious devotion. The print is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and measures 195mm high and 143mm wide.