Rembrandt van Rijn The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster 1634 Wall Art Painting

The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster — Rembrandt van Rijn's dramatic night-time etching of the angel announcing the birth of Christ to terrified shepherds.

The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster by Rembrandt van Rijn — Authentic The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Art Print for Modern and Traditional Interiors

A blaze of heavenly light breaks through the darkness, filled with tiny angels, while the shepherds and their animals scatter in fear below. It was Rembrandt's first fully worked night scene in etching. This art print of The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds is a striking choice for living rooms, studies and Christmas gifts.

The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster — Why This The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Art Print Stands Out

Every The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster is printed to order with archival pigment inks on heavyweight 200 GSM matte paper, so the colours stay deep and true and the surface stays free of glare. Each print is checked by hand, carefully rolled and shipped in a rigid protective tube, so it arrives crease-free and ready to frame. Prefer to print it yourself? Choose the Digital Download for an instant high-resolution file.

Materials and Quality — The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster Print Specifications

• Paper: 200 GSM museum-grade archival matte paper
• Inks: Fade-resistant pigment inks — 100+ year colour stability
• Finish: Smooth low-glare matte
• Digital Download: 300 DPI high-resolution file
• Packaging: Rolled in a rigid protective mailing tube

The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster Size Guide — 8 Options for Every Wall

Small spaces love the 9x11 and 11x14 inch The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster — perfect for a bookshelf, entryway or a cluster of prints. Mid sizes of 12x18 and 16x20 inches bring presence to a bedroom, study or reading nook. The large 18x24, 20x30 and 24x36 inch sizes turn the The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds art print into the focal point of a living or dining room. Want it right away? Pick the Digital Download. All sizes fit standard frames; frame not included.

The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds Poster — Ideal Rooms and Interior Styles

Display the The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds art print in a living room, hallway, prayer corner or study to bring a sense of calm and history to your home. Classic gold or ornate wooden frames honour its devotional roots, while a simple oak or black frame fits modern and minimalist interiors. It also makes a meaningful gift for weddings, christenings, Christmas and Easter.

About Rembrandt van Rijn and The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds (1634)

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) made this etching in 1634. The scene comes from the Gospel of Luke. To create the deep night, Rembrandt built up layers of fine cross-hatching across almost the whole plate. The print measures about 26 x 22 cm. This impression is held in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.