Biblical illustration, nativity / Adoration of the shepherds. In the centre, seated beneath a simple wooden shelter, is the seated Virgin Mary who holds the Christ Child in front of her. On the right are three shepherds, two of whom kneel in devotion and the third stands on the far right holding a crook. On the left kneels Joseph in prayer. Above are two angels, a crescent moon and two stars, one of the latter representing the Star of Bethlehem. On the ground are four flowers. Joseph, Mary and Jesus Christ all have halos. Engraved in bold lines