The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds, Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Dutch, 1606–1669, Etching on laid paper, At upper left a winged angel stands on a cloud in a glory of light in which many winged cherubim fly about. At lower right, the light is reflected, revealing a group of frightened shepherds and their flock. At left, a river and distant landscape elements are visible in shadows. At right, trees are dramatically illuminated., Netherlands, 1634, figures, Print

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