The Good Shepherd
1527
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Sebald Beham
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Good Shepherd is a 1527 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a bearded man carrying a sheep on his shoulders. Behind him, a halo glows around his head, and a cross stands in the background. The scene is simple, with rough lines and no color—just black and white. Notice the man’s tired but steady posture. His robe is simple, and the landscape around him is basic, with a few trees and hills. The sheep looks calm, almost like it’s part of the scene. This is an example of a woodcut.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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