The Adoration of the Shepherds (1520)
L'Ortolano (Giovanni Battista Benvenuti)
key Notes:
Religious and archetypal of the time
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Dimensions:
19 3/8 x 28 3/4 in. (49.2 x 73 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas, transferred from wood
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
Painted in the late 1520s, "The Adoration of the Shepherds" reflects the religious fervor of the time, showcasing L'Ortolano’s and technical, classicist skill. The painting embodies the influence of the Italian Renaissance with its balanced composition and emotive portrayal of figures. Although L'Ortolano is lesser-known today, this work was significant for its impact on the Ferrarese school, leaving a lasting mark on religious art in the region.
Description of the work:
"The Adoration of the Shepherds" by L’Ortolano depicts a tender nativity scene, with Mary and Joseph kneeling before the infant Jesus, illuminated by a soft, divine light. The shepherds, in humble postures, gaze with awe, while an angel hovers above them.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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