The Adoration of the ShepherdsJoachim Anthonisz Wtewael · 1606

  • Painting mediumOil
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Creation date1606
  • Art periodEarly Modern
  • Dimensions75.0 x 97.0 cm
  • MuseumThe Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology

Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael (1566 – 1638)

Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael (1566-1638) was a Dutch Mannerist painter known for his highly polished figures, mythological & religious scenes, and unique style resisting naturalism. Explore his captivating art!

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Adoration of the Shepherds
  • Artist: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael
  • Year: 1606
  • Original dimensions: 75.0 x 97.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology
  • Period: Early Modern
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Purpose: Focal

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"The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael was created in 1606.

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"The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael is a landscape composition measuring 75 x 97 cm in the original.

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"The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael is classified as wall art. The category describes the kind of artwork the original is.

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When "The Adoration of the Shepherds" was created in 1606, Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael - born in 1566 - was 40 years old.

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