The adoration of the shepherds. Etching by F. Berardi after G. Magni after C. Dolci.

  • Dolci, Carlo, 1616-1686.
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The adoration of the shepherds. Etching by F. Berardi after G. Magni after C. Dolci. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Bible. N.T. Luke 2.8-16. The kneeling shepherd holds a basket: a pair of bird's feet appear to protrude from it, indicating that it contains turtledoves, the traditional Jewish sacrifice for a birth; a boy brings in a lamb from the right. The shepherd appears to kiss the Christ child's feet

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1 print : etching ; platemark 39.4 x 29.9 cm

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L'adorazione dei pastori. Quadro di Carlo Dolci alto palmi rom. 3£, largo p. 3, 1/6. Gius Magni dis. Fabio Berardi inc. Bears number: No. II

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