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554 - Adoration of the Shepherds. Spanish School. Late 18th centur…
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Estimate €850 - €4,000
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Adoration of the Shepherds. Spanish School. Late 18th century. Oil on canvas. The scene is set in a dark interior where divine light emanates from the newborn Christ, surrounded by the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and a group of shepherds who bow down in humility and wonder. The composition is pyramidal, with the Child at the centre radiating light that gently illuminates the figures’ faces. The restrained gestures and emotional gazes reinforce the spiritual intensity of the moment. In the background, secondary figures and barely suggested architectural elements frame the scene without detracting from the main action. The brushwork is loose yet firm, with refined details in the flesh tones and the folds of the cloaks, particularly in the warm tones that contrast with the shadows of the surroundings. The treatment of light reveals a clear late Baroque influence, with a tenebrist approach reminiscent of works from the 18th-century Spanish school. The work conveys a secluded, intimate and devotional atmosphere, accentuated by the direction of the gaze towards the sacred centre. Dimensions: 103 x 77 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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