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Adoration of the Shepherds

ca. 1620–30
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Adoration of the Shepherds
  • Artist: Claude Vignon (French, Tours 1593–1670 Paris)
  • Date: ca. 1620–30
  • Medium: Brush and black and brown wash over black chalk on buff paper
  • Dimensions: 13 15/16 x 9 3/16 in. (35.4 x 23.3 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Guy Wildenstein Gift, 2001
  • Object Number: 2001.286
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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