St. Joseph with a light halo stands slightly apart from the rustic humanness of the shepherds. His flowering staff is the symbol that God pre-selected him to be Mary’s husband. In the near background the angels carry the Latin tidings “Glory to God in the highest.” In the far background are seen the Magi being guided on the way by the star.
The Shepherds Adore
- Location: Acqui -- Shrine of Our Lady of the Snow -- “Madonnina”
- Subject: Nativity
- Medium: Fresco
- Year: 1860
- Country: Italy