Artwork
El Buen Pastor
El Buen Pastor is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Cristóbal García Salmerón. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
El Buen Pastor is a religious oil painting created by Cristóbal García Salmerón in 1601, currently part of the collection at the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded man, symbolizing the Good Shepherd, wearing a red robe and carrying two sheep on his shoulders. He also holds a scroll with partially legible old Latin text, gazing upward with serene expression, conveying a sense of peaceful devotion.
Technique & Style
García Salmerón employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to accentuate the sheep's wool and the subject's robe against a dark background, creating depth and emphasis.
History & Provenance
Created in 1601, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by the Museo del Prado is not detailed here, highlighting the need for further research into its provenance.
Context
As a religious work from 1601, El Buen Pastor reflects the prevalent Baroque themes and techniques of the time, though specific contextual influences on García Salmerón's work are not elaborated upon.
Legacy
The painting's impact or influence on subsequent art is not specified, suggesting a need for deeper analysis into its contribution to the broader artistic landscape.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Cristóbal García Salmerón (1603–1666) was an artist, born in Cuenca.
Johannes der Täufer
El Buen Pastor
The Good Shepherd
Saint John the Baptist
De H. Johannes de Doper
Carrying of the Cross
Christ Carrying the Cross
The Good Shepherd
Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness
Christ Holding the Cross
Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint John the Baptist