The Adoration of the Shepherds

Artist Matthias Stom [Stomer] Dutch, active in Italy, circa 1600–after 1652

Datecirca 1635–1637

MediumOil on canvas

Dimensionsoverall: 44 3/4 x 63 5/8 in. (113.7 x 161.6 cm)
frame: 59 1/4 x 78 x 4 1/4 in. (150.5 x 198.1 x 10.8 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina

Object number52.9.59

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ProvenanceCreated Naples, ca. 1635–1637. James Edward, 5th Earl of Malmesbury (1872–1950), Hurn Court, Christchurch, England; [Christie’s, London, November 3, 1950, no. 19, as Honthorst]; Duits. [Koetser Gallery, New York, as Honthorst]; sold to NCMA, 1952.

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