Adoration of the Shepherds / Angel for an Annunciation
XVIII century.Not on display
On the right, the Virgin is kneeling before the manger, leaning towards the Christ Child. Saint Joseph is standing behind her. On the left are two kneeling shepherds as well as a woman and two old men standing. An adolescent angel seated on clouds completes the composition at the top, accompanied by cherub heads.
Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso E., Museo del Prado, Catálogo de Dibujos, III. Dibujos Españoles. Siglo XVIII. C-Z, Madrid, 1977, p.14-15
