Who painted Good Shepherd?

Good Shepherd was painted by German 15th Century in 1480.

Where can I see Good Shepherd?

Good Shepherd is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Good Shepherd?

Good Shepherd is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Good Shepherd

German 15th Century , 1480

Good Shepherd is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1480 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Good Shepherd is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a bearded man carrying a sheep on his shoulders.

Subject & Meaning

The figure, haloed and staff in hand, is shown in a long robe. The sheep's human-like face conveys care and protection, a common representation in religious art. The image symbolizes the caring relationship between the shepherd and his flock.

Technique & Style

The print was created using the woodcut technique, with the image scratched into wood and then hand-colored in warm black, yellow, green-gray, and rose. The simple green-gray background allows the central figure to dominate the composition.