Artwork
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Adoration of the Shepherds is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Frans Crabbe van Espleghem. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Adoration of the Shepherds is an engraving created by Frans Crabbe van Espleghem in 1516.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a nocturnal scene of the shepherds' adoration, with a manger at its center. Figures of kneeling shepherds and standing women surround the infant, while a burning town with fleeing inhabitants appears in the background.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs cross-hatching, a technique using closely spaced lines to create shading and texture, giving the scene a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
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