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Shepherds in the Bible

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  • The shepherds observe the newly-born Jesus Christ. Etching by Annibale Carracci, ca. 1606.
  • The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ. Engraving by Marinus van der Goes after J. Jordaens.
  • The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ. Stipple engraving by G.S. & J.G. Facius, 1806, after J. Reynolds.
  • The young shepherd David, cradling a lamb; an expired lion lies at his feet, next to a small dagger. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.
  • The adoration of the shepherds. Etching by F. Berardi after G. Magni after C. Dolci.
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    The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ. Etching by G. Barri, 1667, after Paolo Caliari, il Veronese.

    Veronese, 1528-1588. | Date: Li 16 7bris 1667 [16 September 1667] | Reference: 47880i
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    The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

    | Reference: 11760i
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    The birth of Christ; in the background, shepherds are hailed by an angel. Engraving.

    | Reference: 21812i
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    Cain and Abel make their sacrifices to God; Cain kills Abel. Engraving by F. Villamena after Raphael.

    Raphael, 1483-1520. | Date: [1626] | Reference: 15652i
    Part of: La sacra Genesi
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    Angels pray at the birth of Christ. Chromolithograph.

    | Reference: 21960i
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