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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Jacob Matham and Karel van Mander I

The Adoration of the Shepherds

1587

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The Adoration of the Shepherds

1587

Physical Qualities Engraving and drypoint, Sheet (trimmed to platemark): 259 × 380 mm. (10 3/16 × 14 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.2673

Inscribed: Recto: in image, lower center, in plate "KvManderen Inuent. / Ao 1588"; throughout image, in plate, Bible verses on the six tablets held be Moses and prophets; below image, lower margin, in plate six lines of text in Latin, in three columns, beginning "Tene puer? tene [...]"; below image, lower right, in graphite "9388"

Markings: WM: grapes CM: Claghorn

Artist

Jacob Matham

1570–1630

Dutch, 1571-1631
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Artist

Karel van Mander I

1547–1605

Dutch, 1548-1606
Meet Karel van Mander I

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