The Adoration of the Shepherds
Drawing
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
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The Adoration of the Shepherds, in a grand Temple. A coat of arms beneath the steps leading to where the Virgin is placed; angels hover above; Pen and bistre, washed with Indian ink; Designed for a book illustration.
Object details
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| Title | The Adoration of the Shepherds (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and bistre, washed with Indian ink |
| Brief description | Vouet, Simon (school of), formerly ascribed to Sebastiano Ricci; The Adoration of the Shepherds, in a grand Temple. A coat of arms beneath the steps leading to where the Virgin is placed; angels hover above; Pen and bistre, washed with Indian ink; Designed for a book illustration; French School; 17th century. |
| Physical description | The Adoration of the Shepherds, in a grand Temple. A coat of arms beneath the steps leading to where the Virgin is placed; angels hover above; Pen and bistre, washed with Indian ink; Designed for a book illustration. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Object history | This was designed for a book illustration. |
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| Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874. |
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| Accession number | DYCE.255 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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