Adoration of the Shepards

Adoration of the Shepards (1644) by Georges de La Tour.

Merry Christmas from the Baroque Art Accessibility Consortium! In celebration, we will be sharing our favorite Holy Family scenes by French Baroque artists from our recent trip to the Louvre.

Adoration of the Shepards (1644) by Georges de La Tour. La Tour takes a cue from the Northern Baroque artists and includes a candle as the light source for the painting, creating an effect that the light is radiating from Baby Jesus. Typical of Caravaggio, the Holy Family and shepherds are wearing contemporary clothing of the painter's time.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and questions on these French Baroque depictions of the Holy Family!