Table of contents Introduction Introduction: Unveiling Caravaggio’s ‘Adoration of the Shepherds’ Caravaggio: The Controversial Genius of the Baroque Era Decoding the Symbolism: Unravelling the Layers of ‘Adoration of the Shepherds’ The Composition: A Masterclass in Light and Shadow Captivating Emotions: Exploring the Expressive Faces in the Painting The Shepherds: Unlikely Heroes in the Nativity Story… Continue reading Caravaggio’s ‘adoration of the shepherds’: a Christmas masterpiece