The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Met
Artist: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich(German, Weimar 1712–1774 Dresden)
Date: 1760s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 21 5/8 x 28 3/4 in. (54.9 x 73 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Numerous figures gather around a brightly illuminated baby in a dark, rustic barn interior
Detailed Description
A black and white image shows a scene within a dimly lit barn. In the lower center, a baby lies on a bed of straw, emanating a strong light that illuminates the surrounding figures. To the left of the baby, a woman kneels, looking down, while a man stands behind her, gesturing with both hands outstretched towards the baby. A donkey stands behind him. To the right of the baby, several figures kneel or crouch, leaning in, their gazes directed towards the baby. One figure in the foreground kneels with hands clasped. Further to the right, a tall man stands holding a lantern, which casts additional light on the scene. Behind him, several other figures are visible, including a dog looking towards the center. In the upper part of the image, above the central group, a wooden loft is visible, from which several faces are visible looking down at the scene below. The barn interior features rough wooden beams, a brick wall on the left, and scattered straw and debris on the floor, all depicted with strong contrasts between light and shadow.
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