Annunciation to the Shepherds
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Annunciation to the Shepherds

TitleAnnunciation to the Shepherds
ArtistJan Pietersz Saenredam, after Abraham Bloemaert
Date1599 16th century
Mediumengraving on laid paper
ClassificationPrint
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineGift of Ruth Cole Kainen
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Annunciation to the Shepherds” is a work by Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Abraham Bloemaert, dated 1599. It is executed in engraving on laid paper and classified as print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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