Sujet

Annunciation to the Shepherds, 1595-1603. Creator: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael.

Légende

Annunciation to the Shepherds, 1595-1603. In keeping with the biblical account, the night sky bursts open and the ‘splendour of the Lord' shines on the shepherds, some of whom are still asleep. An angel announces the birth of Jesus. The supernatural light is so bright that some of the figures have to shield their eyes. The contorted limbs and poses are typical of Mannerism, the style in which Wtewael excelled.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM23A69_179

Model release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

27,4Mo (2,6Mo) / 23,4cm x 29,4cm / 2762 x 3470 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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