The Great Gallery
← All paintings / πŸ•ŠοΈ Faith & Scripture
Adoration of the Shepherds Giorgione, 1507
Source β†—
πŸ•ŠοΈ Faith & Scripture

Adoration of the Shepherds

Giorgione Β· 1507

Why it's great

The shepherds kneel in front of the baby Jesus, with a gentle landscape through an opening in the rocks. Giorgione painted it in about 1507, and it glows with golden light.

Where to see it

πŸ“ National Gallery of ArtWashington, D.C., United States

Open in Maps β†— About this museum β†’

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 4,613 Γ— 3,773 px Β· 17.4 megapixels Β· prints up to about 15 Γ— 13 inches at 300 dpi File page & license β†—

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.

G

About the artist

Giorgione

1478–1510 Β· born in Castelfranco Veneto Β· died in Venice

Giorgione was a Venetian painter born around 1478, who died very young, around 1510. He painted dreamy landscapes and moody portraits, and only a handful of his works survive. His soft style helped shape the work of his friend Titian.

More by Giorgione

More faith & scripture