The Annunciation to the Shepherds
Scene of the Annunciation to the Shepherds. The Archangel descends at center to four shepherds below, the one at right reclining. Surrounding this scene, a wide frame with a peacock at bottom center and another bird at top center, amongst fruit and vegetables.
Artwork Details
- Title: The Annunciation to the Shepherds
- Artist: Abraham de Bruyn (Flemish, Antwerp 1540–1587 Cologne (?))
- Date: 1580–1600
- Medium: Engraving
- Dimensions: Sheet: 4 15/16 × 3 7/16 in. (12.6 × 8.7 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1917
- Object Number: 17.80.4(2)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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