Adoration of the Shepherds 1644

Georges de la Tour's "Adoration of the Shepherds" (1644), housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, depicts the biblical scene of shepherds visiting the newborn Christ. The painting, characterized by a chiaroscuro technique, uses dramatic contrasts of light and dark to illuminate the figures and emphasize the divine presence. The central focus is a sleeping baby Jesus, bathed in warm candlelight, surrounded by the awestruck shepherds. This work exemplifies de la Tour's mastery of Caravaggio's style, combining realism with heightened religious symbolism.