Angel Appearing to the Shepherds
Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
(Dutch, 1606 - 1669)
Date1634
MediumEtching, engraving, and drypoint
DimensionsOverall (with trimmed margins): 10 1/4 × 8 9/16 in. (26 × 21.8 cm)
Framed: 20 1/8 × 18 1/8 × 5/8 in. (51.1 × 46 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Karen and Robert Hoehn
CultureDutch
Catalogue raisonnéBartsch 44
Object numberPC2004.01.08
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionIn the upper left, and angel appears surrounded by cherubs emerging from a bright light. The angel gestures to the shepherds below, who, frightened, begin to flee with their herd and shield their eyes from the light. Second plate.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
c. 1620-40
1916
1504-1505
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