The Adoration of the Shepherds with angels overhead 1525 - 1566

"The Adoration of the Shepherds with angels overhead" (1525–1566) is a masterful etching by the Italian artist Battista Franco (1510–1561). The composition showcases the scene of the Nativity, with a group of shepherds kneeling in adoration before the newborn Christ. Angels hover above in the clouds, their wings unfurling, highlighting the divine nature of the event. This dramatic scene emphasizes the religious significance of the story and highlights Franco's skillful depiction of light and shadow. The artwork is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.