The artwork titled “Shepherds Abiding in the Fields” was created by artist Carl Bloch. It is an oil painting on canvas and belongs to the Academicism art movement. The genre of this work is religious painting.
The artwork depicts a serene and divine scene where an angel, emanating a glowing white light, appears to a group of shepherds. The ethereal figure stands at the center of the composition, his luminescence contrasting starkly with the darkened nighttime surroundings. The shepherds, dressed in humble garments, are portrayed in various states of awe and reverence. One of them appears to be rising from his rest, while others kneel or sit in adoration and surprise, illuminated by the angel’s radiant presence. The setting suggests a humble encampment with scattered hay and a simple tent, characterized by warm, earthy tones that emphasize the mystical light of the angel. This careful interplay of light and shadow, alongside the emotional expressions of the figures, captures the spiritual magnitude of the celestial visitation.
