Good Shepherd

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, circa 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.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datazione
circa 1480
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut in warm black, hand-colored in yellow, green-gray, and rose
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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