Focus on Adoration of the Shepherds (Lorenzo di Credi) and explain the History.
The painting, commissioned by the nuns of Santa Chiara in Florence, is mentioned by the contemporary painter Mariotto Albertinelli and by the art biographer Giorgio Vasari, as well as in Florence's art guides from the late 17th century.
There are several preparatory studies, now at the Albertina of Vienna, the Cabinet des Dessins of Paris (the figure of St. Joseph) and the Gabinetto dei disegni e delle stampe at the Uffizi (for the lamb held by a shepherd).
Giorgio Vasari Florence Albertina Uffizi Vienna Cabinet des Dessins Mariotto Albertinelli