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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Jusepe de Ribera, 1640–1645

This work shows superb handling of the mixed technique of chalk, ink wash and highlights where the red chalk is deftly used for soft skin tones, the black for the bold outlining of the figures, and the wash for the shadows. This is not a compositional study for any known painting but this is not unusual in Ribera's graphic work.

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Title of artwork, date

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1640–1645

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Black & red chalk, brown & grey wash

Dimensions

16 x 20 cm

Grant

8381

Total cost

83812

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