Adoration of the Shepherds

Artist: Domenico Ghirlandaio
Location: Basilica di Santa Trinita, Sassetti Chapel, Florence
Medium: Tempera on panel
Date: 1485

Biblical Context

Adoration of the Shepherds - The visit of the shepherds to the newborn Jesus in Bethlehem, as described in Luke 2:8-20. An angel appeared to shepherds keeping watch over their flocks and announced the birth of the Savior.

Altarpiece for the Sassetti Chapel.