The Adoration of the Shepherds, with God the Father overhead 1754 - 1802

"The Adoration of the Shepherds, with God the Father Overhead" is a 1754-1802 etching by Italian artist Gaetano Gandolfi (1734-1802). The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the Nativity scene with God the Father presiding over the shepherds and Mary cradling the Christ child. The composition, characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, highlights the divine presence, emphasizing the significance of the event. The etching's detailed rendering of the figures and the landscape showcases Gandolfi's mastery of the medium.