The Adoration of the Shepherds c. 17th century

Editor: This is "The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Jeremias Falck. Look at the angel, practically bursting from the scene! What do you make of this print, its narrative, and its energy? Curator: The scene almost tumbles forward, doesn't it? I imagine Falck wanted to capture that electric moment of revelation. See how the shepherds, these humble figures, are granted access to something divine? There’s a real intimacy here, like a shared secret. Editor: So it's about access, this sudden understanding? Curator: Exactly! And maybe also about the artist's role. Like the angel, Falck is guiding us, the viewers, showing us something extraordinary within the ordinary. What do you take away from the way the artist chose to represent this scene? Editor: I guess I never thought of art as having a touch of the "everyday" in it. It is interesting to consider.