The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ in the presence of John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth. Engraving after L. Lombard (?).
- Lombard, Lambert, 1506-1566.
- Date:
- [1585]
- Reference:
- 21955i
- Part of:
- Thesaurus Novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula do(mi)ni nostri Iesu Christi.
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Previous title, replaced April 2023 : The infants Jesus and John (the Baptist) are adored by the shepherds, their parents and the ox and ass. Engraving.
Description
The landscape combines a hybrid of classical ruin and old farmhouse. To the right the angel announces the birth to the shepherds; one holds the hand of another who is reclining, perhaps aroused from sleep
Publication/Creation
[Antwerp] : G. de Jode, [1585]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark 21.4 x 26.5 cm
Lettering
En deus hic homo fit natus de viscere matris, Hec tamen est virgo semper et ille deus
Lettering on broken pillar: "Luce C.2 V.16"
Bears number: 6
Reference
Wellcome Collection 21955i
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