# The Adoration of the Shepherds \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MANTEGNA, Andrea](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72>)
- Date: 1451-1500
- Technique: Tempera on canvas transferred from wood

## Commentary

In this scene the realistic portrayal of the two shepherds in ragged clothing betrays Flemish influence. Mantegna was able to study the work of Rogier van der Weyden at the Ferrara court.

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- [Agony in the Garden \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/agony-in-the-garden-detail-rf30f9e188e0c58>)
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- [Battle of the Sea Gods](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/battle-of-the-sea-gods-r0c927682f603d0>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)