Artwork
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Adoration of the Shepherds is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pietro Testa. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
The Adoration of the Shepherds is a 1637 oil painting by Pietro Testa, an Italian artist known for his work as a printmaker and draftsman.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene of the Adoration of the Shepherds, with the Christ Child at its center, surrounded by the Virgin Mary and other figures. The somber yet reverent mood is conveyed through the figures' gazes directed at the infant.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features a range of warm and cool colors, creating a nuanced visual effect. Testa's style reflects his association with a circle of artists and scholars in Rome who valued Classical ideals.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery. It was created within a cultural context that emphasized Classical values, centered around Cassiano dal Pozzo.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pietro Testa (1612 – 1 March 1650) was an Italian High Baroque artist active in Rome.
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Adoration of the Shepherds
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Adoration of the Kings, after van Loon
The Adoration of the Shepherds
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The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and Saint Zacharias with their Infant Saint John
Adoration of the Shepherds
Adoration of the Shepherds
Die Anbetung der Hirten