The image shows a group of figures, both human and a cow, in a rural setting. One person is seated, holding a child, with most of their body shown. Another figure is leaning on a staff, facing downward, with short wavy hair and simple clothing. A third figure stands behind them. A cow with horns is on the left. The scene is sketched in brown ink wash, depicting a barn-like environment with few details.

The Adoration of the Shepherds

1735/1740

Medium: pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper (backed with eighteenth century paper)
Classification: Drawing
Period: 1726 to 1750
Image size: 5304 × 7384px

Description

The image shows a group of figures, both human and a cow, in a rural setting. One person is seated, holding a child, with most of their body shown. Another figure is leaning on a staff, facing downward, with short wavy hair and simple clothing. A third figure stands behind them. A cow with horns is on the left. The scene is sketched in brown ink wash, depicting a barn-like environment with few details.

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