The Adoration of the Shepherds

1757

Franz Anton Maulbertsch

Associated Names
Franz Anton Maulbertsch

Artist, Austrian, 1724 - 1796

This is a drawing of a nativity scene. The drawing depicts a group of figures gathered around a newborn baby in a traditional nativity arrangement. The focus is on the central figure of the baby, with various figures positioned around, bending forward as if to observe and reverence. In the upper part of the drawing, there is a cherub or angel figure. The drawing uses light pencil or ink on a plain background, with shading and line work to create depth and texture. The overall style suggests a classical religious theme, rendered in a sketch format to convey a sense of immediacy and warmth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rudolf and Lore Heinemann Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31 x 23.2 cm (12 3/16 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.79.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Elderly musical instrument dealer in Innsbruck, who bought from librarian in Innsbruck (according to dealer, via AR's notes on invoice);(Galerie Arnoldi-Livie, Munich); purchased 2004 by NGA.

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Wikidata ID

Q64570489

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