Adoration of the Infant Christ (after Perugino)
Annie Louisa Swynnerton A.R.A. 1844 - 1933
Summary
Scene depicting the Adoration of the Infant Christ, within arched canvas, taken from painting by Perugino. The baby Jesus lies on the ground in the centre of the picture with Mary to the right and Joseph to the left, both kneeling before the child with their arms folded and crossed in prayer. In the background to the centre and left the three shepherds kneel in similar attitude. Heavy wooden stable frame above, cow and donkey in a pen in the background to right. Hills extend in the distance to the left.
Object Name
Adoration of the Infant Christ (after Perugino)
Creators Name
Dimensions
object (object: 59.7cm (23 1/2in)): 59.7cm
frame (frame: cm (in)):
object (object: 90.6cm (35 11/16in)): 90.6cm
accession number
1934.12
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Medium
oil
Credit
Annie Swynnerton bequest
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