Adoration of the shepherds 

"Adoration of the Shepherds" is a pen and ink drawing by Pieter van Mol, a Flemish artist born in 1599. The drawing depicts the biblical event of the shepherds visiting the newborn Jesus. The scene is set in a stable, with the shepherds kneeling around the manger. The figures are drawn in a loose, expressive style, with strong hatching and cross-hatching used to create a sense of depth and volume. The composition is dynamic, with the figures arranged in a spiral around the central figure of Mary. The drawing is a powerful and moving depiction of the nativity scene, and a testament to van Mol's skill as a draftsman. The drawing is currently housed at the Städel Museum.