The Illustrated History of the New Testament

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Glory to God in the highest. original Latin: "Gloria in excelsis Deo."

A woodcut illustration depicts the Annunciation to the Shepherds. In the upper left corner, an angel emerges from radiant clouds, holding a long, flowing banner with the inscription "Glory to God in the highest". Below, a group of shepherds and their flock appear in a wooded landscape. One shepherd sits on the ground in the foreground, gazing upward in awe. To the left, another shepherd stands leaning on a staff. A flock of sheep is gathered in the center, accompanied by a small dog. The background is filled with dense trees.

Gloria (Glory), Excelsis (Highest), Shepherds, Angel, Woodcut, Annunciation (An announcement made by a celestial being)

The birth of Christ is announced by an Angel to the shepherds keeping watch at night. Luke 2. original Latin: "Natus Christus pastoribus nocte uigilantibus ab Angelo denunciatur. Luc.2."

A detailed woodcut illustration depicts the Annunciation to the Shepherds. In the upper right, a host of angels appears from within large, billowing clouds. One central angel points down toward the earth. Below, shepherds are gathered in a rustic landscape. One shepherd is shown kneeling with his hands clasped while looking up at the celestial vision. A flock of sheep is visible to the left. A large dog sits in the lower right foreground. The background contains hills and trees.

The angels announce the birth of Christ to the shepherds in the night. Luke 2. original German: "Die Engel verkünden die geburt Christi den hirten in der nacht. Luc.2."