Aanbidding door de herders 1586 - 1602

"Aanbidding door de herders" (Adoration of the Shepherds) is an etching by Nicolaes Jansz. Clock, dating from 1586-1602. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This small work (186mm x 116mm) depicts the traditional biblical scene of the shepherds arriving at the manger to worship the newborn Christ child. The composition features the central figures of Mary, Joseph, and the Christ child, with the shepherds kneeling in adoration. The work is a fine example of Dutch Renaissance art, showcasing Clock’s masterful skill in depicting detail and depth through the use of light and shadow.