{"product_id":"annunciation-to-the-shepherds-sebastien-bourdon","title":"Annunciation to the Shepherds - Sébastien Bourdon","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Sébastien Bourdon depicting the Annunciation to the Shepherds. The artwork shows an angel appearing to shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Sébastien Bourdon (1616-1671) depicts the Annunciation to the Shepherds, a scene from the Nativity story in the Gospel of Luke. Bourdon was a French painter and printmaker, known for his classical style and his ability to work in a variety of genres. He spent time in Italy, absorbing influences from the Italian masters, and later became one of the founders of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. The composition shows an angel appearing to a group of shepherds in a rustic setting. The angel, surrounded by cherubic figures and light, announces the birth of Jesus. The shepherds, some with their flocks, react with awe and wonder. The etching is characterised by its fine lines and detailed rendering of figures and textures. The use of light and shadow adds depth and drama to the scene, typical of Bourdon's style. The Latin inscription at the bottom translates to 'The angels appeared to the shepherds and announced that the saviour of the world was born'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christus-in-gesprek-met-nikodemus-pieter-de-grebber\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChristus in gesprek met Nikodemus - Pieter de Grebber — Pieter de Grebber\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/man-with-long-hair-and-without-head-covering-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan with Long Hair and Without Head Covering - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sébastien Bourdon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768587592015,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768709095759,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768709128527,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768709161295,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768709194063,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Annunciation-to-the-Shepherds_Poster_CompositorV1_1779501124347.jpg?v=1779587787","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/annunciation-to-the-shepherds-sebastien-bourdon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}