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The Annunciation to the Shepherds

1580–1600
Not on view
Scene of the Annunciation to the Shepherds. The Archangel descends at center to four shepherds below, the one at right reclining. Surrounding this scene, a wide frame with a peacock at bottom center and another bird at top center, amongst fruit and vegetables.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Annunciation to the Shepherds
  • Artist: Abraham de Bruyn (Flemish, Antwerp 1540–1587 Cologne (?))
  • Date: 1580–1600
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 4 15/16 × 3 7/16 in. (12.6 × 8.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.80.4(2)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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