This is a drawing of several animals and celestial figures in a pastoral setting. The drawing shows a group of animals, including a goat and a sheep, with an angelic figure on a cloud above emitting rays of light. To the right, a person in flowing garments is gesturing upwards, while another human face is seen behind them. The scene is detailed, with linework creating textures on the animals' fur and the figures' clothing. The composition indicates a dynamic interaction between the earthly and the celestial.
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This is a drawing of several animals and celestial figures in a pastoral setting. The drawing shows a group of animals, including a goat and a sheep, with an angelic figure on a cloud above emitting rays of light. To the right, a person in flowing garments is gesturing upwards, while another human face is seen behind them. The scene is detailed, with linework creating textures on the animals' fur and the figures' clothing. The composition indicates a dynamic interaction between the earthly and the celestial.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Annunciation to the Shepherds

Probably Netherlandish 17th Century

Date
after 1611
Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1980.45.1735
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • Netherlandish
  • Tree
  • Dog
  • animal
  • Man

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