Altarpiece of St. Augustine - Adoration of the Shepherds 1510

"Altarpiece of St. Augustine - Adoration of the Shepherds", a 1510 painting by Pietro Perugino, showcases the artist's masterful use of perspective and light in a Renaissance style. This work, a panel from a larger altarpiece dedicated to St. Augustine, depicts the traditional Christian narrative of the Adoration of the Shepherds, with the central figures of the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child, surrounded by angels and shepherds. The serene composition, with its focus on the divine presence and the humble setting, reflects a deep religious piety common in the Umbrian Renaissance.