Shepherd lying on his back on ground in ray of light from descending angels in upper right corner.
Additional signature information: 115 Nassau St. New York, lower right corner (complete signature line in capitals).
“And in the same country there were shepherds abiding in the field keeping watch over their flock by night. An angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them. They were terribly afraid, but the angel said to them, ‘Fear not: for behold, I bring you 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, you will find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manager.” Luke 2:10 In this dramatic image, a shepherd is startled to see five angels descend from Heaven to bring him news of the birth of Jesus. This print may have been used as a teaching tool to explain the events of the Nativity.
