Who painted Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten was painted by Michele Rocca in 1710.

Where can I see Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten is associated with Barbizon school.

Artwork

Anbetung der Hirten

Michele Rocca , 1710

Anbetung der Hirten is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Michele Rocca. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Anbetung der Hirten is a 1710 painting by Michele Rocca, an Italian Baroque artist active in Rome.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds, a traditional Christian scene in which shepherds gather to worship the newborn Christ Child. The figures are shown in simple robes, surrounding a manger where a woman holds a sleeping baby.

Technique & Style

Rocca's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, draws attention to the central figures and creates a sense of drama. The technique, reminiscent of Pietro da Cortona's style, gives the scene a sense of depth and volume.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek. Rocca, also known as Parmigianino the younger or Michele da Parma, was born in Parma and died after 1751.