The Adoration of the Shepherds

  • Art movementTenebrism
  • Creation date1640
  • Dimensions114.0 x 162.0 cm
  • MuseumNorth Carolina Museum of Art

Matthias Stom (1590 – 1670)

Matthias Stom (c. 1600-after 1652) was a Dutch Golden Age painter & master of Utrecht Caravaggism. Known for dramatic chiaroscuro, realistic depictions of biblical scenes influenced by Caravaggio & Ribera.

North Carolina Museum of Art (Raleigh, United States of America)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Adoration of the Shepherds
  • Artist: Matthias Stom
  • Year: 1640
  • Original dimensions: 114.0 x 162.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: North Carolina Museum of Art
  • Main color: Clay
  • Color hue: Amber to Saffron
  • Color intensity: Balanced

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