The Adoration of the Shepherds, shortly after 1450 Andrea Mantegna (Italian [Paduan], born no later than 1430, died 1506) Tempera on canvas, transferred from wood; overall 15 3/4 x 21 7/8 in. (40 x 55.6 cm); painted surface 14 7/8 x 21 in. (37.8 x 53.3 cm) Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1932 (32.130.2)

	[Reading by Philippe de Montebello, director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art]

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