Good Shepherd

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, vers 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.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datation
vers 1480
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
woodcut in warm black, hand-colored in yellow, green-gray, and rose
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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