Adoration of the shepherds
by Nicolaes Maes
Digital image courtesy of the Gettys open Content program
a mostly warm, bright oranges and reds
b tactile texture the viewer can feel
c contrast in value between light and dark
d radical balance from the paintings center
e soft, diffused lighting giving a sense of serenity
f naturalistic depiction of figures and their expressions
g use of diagonal composition to create movement
h detailed depiction of surrounding landscape and architecture