Herders op weg naar het Christuskind in Bethlehem 1859

This 1859 lithograph by Eugène Van Maldeghem depicts the biblical story of the shepherds visiting the Christ Child in Bethlehem. The image features a detailed depiction of the scene, with shepherds kneeling in adoration before the baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The artwork is framed by an elaborate floral design. The image is a visual interpretation of the classic Christmas story, and its detailed depiction of the characters and scene would have been appreciated by a wide audience.