Adoration of the Shepherds (c. 1650)
Bernardo Cavallinoc. 1650 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1656)
Specifications
- Year
- c. 1650
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1616–1656
About the artwork
"Adoration of the Shepherds" (c. 1650) is a work by Bernardo Cavallino. Religion in brief: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Context for c. 1650: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. The seventeenth century is the age of the Baroque, which favoured dramatic light, movement, and strong emotion in the work of painters in Italy, Spain, and Flanders. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is landscape.
"Adoration of the Shepherds" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1616–1656
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