Adoration of the Shepherds 1615 - 1635

Claude Vignon’s “Adoration of the Shepherds” is a black chalk drawing depicting the Nativity scene. Created between 1615 and 1635, the drawing portrays the moment when shepherds, guided by the star of Bethlehem, arrive to witness the birth of Christ. The scene is filled with figures and a halo of light emanating from the infant Jesus. This preparatory drawing provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process and highlights the influence of Italian Baroque masters on Vignon's style. The drawing currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.