Jan de Bray

The Adoration of the Shepherds

Jan de Bray
The Adoration of the Shepherds

Visitabile tra Sala 16

In the stable in Bethlehem, three shepherds kneel worshipping the newborn baby Jesus. Mary is lifting the covers to show them the Child. The warm light and subdued colours lend an intimate atmosphere to the painting, which is reflected in the loving gestures of the figures.

Jan de Bray came from a Haarlem family of painters and architects, and specialised in portraits and history paintings.

Dettagli tecnici

Jan de Bray
The Adoration of the Shepherds

Visitabile tra Sala 16

Acquired by the Friends of the Mauritshuis Foundation with substantial support of Mr H.B. van der Ven, 1997
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Dettagli

Informazioni generali
Artista Jan de Bray (Haarlem c. 1627 - 1697 Haarlem)
Titolo The Adoration of the Shepherds
Nome oggetto painting
Numero inventario 1110
Visitabile tra Sala 16
Materiale e dettagli tecnici
Tecnica oil
Materiale panel
Dimensioni 63 x 48 cm
Iscrizione
Signed and dated on a leg of the crib: JDBraij / 1665
JDB in ligature

Origine

Gottfried Winkler, Leipzig, 1768 (cat. 1768, no. 288); Johann Caspar Lampe, Leipzig, 1819; Heinrich Wilhelm Campe, Leipzig, 1827; Wilhelm Ambrosius Barth, Leipzig, 1845; Julius Alexander Baumgärtner, Leipzig, 1845-1855; The Albright Leasing Corporation, 1973; sale London, Christie’s, 30 November 1973, lot 54; Agnew’s, London, 1973-1974; Richard Green Gallery, London, 1976; Otto Naumann Ltd, New York; purchased by the Friends of the Mauritshuis Foundation with substantial support of Mr H.B. van der Ven, 1997; on long-term loan from the the Friends of the Mauritshuis Foundation, since 1997