Annunciation to the Shepherds — Joachim Wtewael

Joachim Wtewael. Painted 1595 - 1603.

In keeping with the biblical account, the night sky bursts open and the ‘splendour of the Lord' shines on the shepherds, some of whom are still asleep. An angel announces the birth of Jesus. The supernatural light is so bright that some of the figures have to shield their eyes. The contorted limbs and poses are typical of Mannerism, the style in which Wtewael excelled.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 136 × 170 cm

Print: 95.2 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026437. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.