Hyrdernes tilbedelse 1881

"Hyrdernes tilbedelse" (The Shepherds' Adoration) is a black and white etching by Danish artist Carl Bloch, created in 1881. The artwork depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Nativity, where a group of shepherds are shown worshipping the newborn baby Jesus. The etching is characterized by its detailed depiction of the figures and the dramatic use of light and shadow. The scene is set at night, with a lantern illuminating the figures in the foreground, while the background is shrouded in darkness, emphasizing the dramatic impact of the event. The artwork is now held in the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.