Adoration of the shepherds
Cornelis Bloemaert II (Utrecht 1603 - Rome 1692)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
c. 1600 - c. 1700
Materials
Ink on paper.
Measurements
447 x 590 mm
Collection
Saltram, Devon
NT 873018.8.110
Caption
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_V-4-66
Summary
(Folio 52, recto) Adoration of the shepherds, with at centre the Virgin reclining beside Christ, who lies in the manger, on the left the shepherds worshipping Him, on the right St Joseph, seated, and musician angels; after a composition formerly attributed to Raphael, now to Girolamo da Treviso
Marks and inscriptions
Within image: Lettered within image with production detail: 'Raphael Urbinas / Pinxit' and below image, with dedication to Ferdinand III by Giovanni Battista Franceschi, and production detail: 'Cornelius Bloemaert sculpsit Romae superioru licentia / cum privil. S. C. M. et Regis Christ.mi'
Makers and roles
Cornelis Bloemaert II (Utrecht 1603 - Rome 1692) , creator