Good Shepherd

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, c. 1480

The artwork depicts a figure standing and holding a sheep over their shoulders. The figure is shown full-body, with long hair. They are wearing a long, flowing robe with detailed line work. A halo with ornate design elements is drawn around the figure's head. The sheep rests on the figure's shoulders. The background is a simple, muted color, with a patch of green at the figure's feet. The artwork is enclosed within a bordered frame.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
c. 1480
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut in warm black, hand-colored in yellow, green-gray, and rose
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a figure standing and holding a sheep over their shoulders. The figure is shown full-body, with long hair. They are wearing a long, flowing robe with detailed line work. A halo with ornate design elements is drawn around the figure's head. The sheep rests on the figure's shoulders. The background is a simple, muted color, with a patch of green at the figure's feet. The artwork is enclosed within a bordered frame.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480