Artwork
Two Shepherds
Two Shepherds is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hieronymus Bosch. It is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Shepherds is a painting created by Hieronymus Bosch around 1550 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene related to the Adoration of the Magi, a subject rooted in Christian tradition.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies Bosch's characteristic style, marked by elaborate and symbolic narratives, aligning with the conventions of Early Netherlandish painting.
History & Provenance
Two Shepherds is part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection, representing the Northern Renaissance tradition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hieronymus Bosch (; Dutch: ; born Jheronimus van Aken ; c. 1450 – 9 August 1516) was a Dutch painter from Brabant. He is one of the most notable representatives of the Early Netherlandish painting school. His work,…
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