The adoration of the shepherds — Jan Havicksz. Steen

Jan Havicksz. Steen. Painted 1660 - 1679.

Jan Steen (1626 - 1679). The Adoration of the shepherds, c. 1660.Tenderly Mary shows the newborn baby Jesus to the shepherds. They have come to the stable in great numbers, bearing all sorts of gifts. They gaze in reverence at the radiant child in the manger. The stable, in which an ox and a donkey occupy a prominent place, is shrouded in darkness. But outside, the dawn is nigh, a reference to the era heralded by the birth of Jesus. Jan Steen has transformed this biblical tale into an eminently human event. There is the same warmth and humour as in the scenes of everyday life: Joseph accepts a bowl of eggs, while on the left a child is warming up some porridge. From the collection of H. Witsen (Amsterdam), the Lord of Tabley, and others. Purchased in 1947.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Gallery of Honour.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 64 × 53 cm

Print: 64 × 53 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/20026354. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.