1690
unspecified
From the collection of Städel Museum
The Good Shepherd is a 1690 unspecified by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, depicting Christ Child, held at Städel Museum.
In the painting, a young child with curly hair and a purple robe stands barefoot, holding a shepherd's staff in their right hand. The child gently touches a sheep with their left hand, surrounded by two other sheep. The background features a serene landscape with hills and trees under a blue sky with yellow clouds. The child's expression is calm, and their posture conveys a sense of gentle guidance over the sheep. The artist's use of soft colors and delicate brushstrokes creates a peaceful atmosphere. To explore more works by this artist, look up Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo ( mure-IL-oh, m(y)uu-REE-oh, Spanish: ; late December 1617, baptised 1 January 1618 – 3 April 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter.
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