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Adoration of the Shepherds
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Cavallino worked in Naples where he was not well known during his lifetime, but was alert to the work of contemporaries whose innovations he transformed with extraordinary delicacy and charm. The adoration of the shepherds is a traditional subject, but here Cavallino shows it in a new light. The focus is on Mary, indicating that she alone is aware of the angels who flutter above with ribbons proclaiming <em>Gloria in Excelsis Deo</em> (Glory to God in the highest). Joseph and the shepherds stolidly regard the child, but the sweetness of Mary's expression simultaneously reveals her love, pride, and humility.
| Artist / Maker | Bernardo Cavallino |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1650 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 151 x 172 x 7 cm (59 7/16 x 67 11/16 x 2 3/4 in.); Unframed: 126.8 x 148.3 cm (49 15/16 x 58 3/8 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
BiographyBernardo Cavallino (1616–1656) — Italian painter (1616-1656).Bernardo Cavallino worked as painter. Their documented life spans the years 1616 to 1656; born and died in Naples.DisciplinespainterBorn1616, NaplesDied1656, NaplesSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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