The Adoration of the Shepherds

Henri Mauperche

Associated Names
Henri Mauperche

Artist, French, c. 1602 - 1686

The image depicts an architectural landscape scene with detailed buildings, columns, and arches on the left side. On the right, there is another building with a staircase leading to an upper level where a sculpted figure can be seen. In the distance, there are hills and misty landscapes. A path between the buildings shows human figures and animals. The etching technique emphasizes intricate lines and textures. The color palette is monochromatic. The scene is filled with human activity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1042

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 18


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q65569292

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