Who painted The Good Shepherd?

The Good Shepherd was painted by Adriaen Collaert in 1585.

Where can I see The Good Shepherd?

The Good Shepherd is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Good Shepherd?

The Good Shepherd is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Good Shepherd?

Museum-quality prints of The Good Shepherd are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Good Shepherd

Adriaen Collaert , 1585

The Good Shepherd is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Adriaen Collaert. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left center, in plate, in image: .A.C. fec.; lower center, in plate, in image: .H. Bol. Inu.; lower right center, in plate, in image: .Sadl. exc.; lower right, in plate, in image: .1.5.8.5.; below image, in plate: Qui pecudes tenera debebat pascere in herba, / Tacte frui tantum, & vellus deglubere curarit. / At bonus educit pastor, pecudes que reducit. Ezeh. 34. / Quique alia irrepunt, fures sunt atque latrones. Joha. 10.
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

The Good Shepherd is an engraving on laid paper created by Adriaen Collaert in 1585.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a serene rural landscape with a shepherd tending to his flock, set against a backdrop of a village by a river, with a church tower and people working in the fields.

Technique & Style

Fine lines and detailed textures, characteristic of engraving, are used to convey depth and realism, particularly in the rendering of the sheep's wool and foliage.

Context

Engraving was a primary method for producing prints before the advent of photography, involving the carving of designs into metal plates with sharp tools.