Aanbidding door de herders 1524 - 1540

"Aanbidding door de herders" (Adoration of the Shepherds) is an etching created by the Italian Renaissance artist Parmigianino, also known as Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, between 1524 and 1540. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, depicts the biblical scene of the shepherds' visit to the newborn Jesus. The composition features a central group of figures, including the Virgin Mary, the baby Jesus, and several shepherds, each with distinct poses and expressions. The etching demonstrates Parmigianino's mastery of line and detail, capturing the drama and emotion of the scene with subtle shading and light.