Artwork
El Buen Pastor
El Buen Pastor is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Josep Vergara. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
El Buen Pastor is an oil painting by Josep Vergara, depicting a serene scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a bearded man in a gray tunic and red cloak holding two lambs, gazing calmly at the viewer. The tranquil atmosphere and the man's gentle grasp of the lambs evoke a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits contrasts between light and dark, is evident in the dark background that highlights the central figure and the lambs.
History & Provenance
Created in 1701, El Buen Pastor is now held at the Museo del Prado.
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Artist & collection
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