Attributed to Gerard van Honthorst (Dutch painter, 1590-1656) Adoration of the
Shepherds
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and
the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the
angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good 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; Ye
shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And
suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God,
and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward
men. Luke 2:8-14 King James Version of The Bible
