Adoration of Shepherds


Luke 2, 8 - 20

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

1. Peter 5, 1 - 11

The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.





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Adoration of the shepherds. 1608                       
Oakwood, 110 x 76 cm                                   
Inv. 1101
#40050555

Adoration of the shepherds. 1608 Oakwood, 110 x 76 cm...

Annunciation to the shepherds. 1760                    
Beechwood, 40 x 52 cm                                  
Inv. 1181
#40050558

Annunciation to the shepherds. 1760 Beechwood, 40 x 52 cm...

L'Adoration des bergers - The Adoration of the         
shepherds.                                             
Camvas, 239 x 181
#40060540

L'Adoration des bergers - The Adoration of the shepherds....

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1655-1660              
Canvas,187 x 223 cm                                    
Inv.961
#400606 7

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1655-1660 Canvas,187 x 223 cm...

The Adoration of the Sheperds.Painted during El Greco's
last period,between 1603-1613, and intended for his    
own burial chapel.                                     
Canvas,319 x 180 cm      Cat.2988
#40060644

The Adoration of the Sheperds.Painted during El Greco's last period,between 160...

Francisco de Zurbaran

L'Adoration des bergers - Adoration of the shepherds
 
1638
painting, Baroque
#40060649

Francisco de Zurbaran L'Adoration des bergers - Adoration of the shepherds...

Adoration of the shepherds.                            
Canvas,99 x 135 cm                                     
Inv.292
#40060725

Adoration of the shepherds. Canvas,99 x 135 cm...

The annunciation to the shepherds. Ceiling fresco,     
Church of San Isidoro, Leon, Spain. 13th century
#400608 3

The annunciation to the shepherds. Ceiling fresco, Church of San Isidoro, L...

The Adoration of the Shepherds,1640.                   
Canvas,109 x 137 cm                                    
NG 6331
#40061214

The Adoration of the Shepherds,1640. Canvas,109 x 137 cm...

Adoration of the shepherds, 1646                       
Canvas
#40061525

Adoration of the shepherds, 1646 Canvas

Nativity and Adoration of the shepherds.                                
Canvas
#40061640

Nativity and Adoration of the shepherds. Canvas

The Nativity and adoration of the shepherds.                                          
Oil on canvas (ca. 1576-1581)                          
542 x 455 cm
#400703 1

The Nativity and adoration of the shepherds....