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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Girolamo da Carpi (Girolamo Sellari)

The Adoration of the Shepherds

Girolamo da Carpi (Girolamo Sellari)
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Period

Renaissance

Theme

Religion & Mythology

Medium

Oil on wood

Current Location

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Story

The Adoration of the Shepherds by Girolamo da Carpi (Girolamo Sellari).

Gift of Maurizio and Dominique Canesso, in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2017.

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.