The Unfaithful Shepherd
1612
oil
panel
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
1612
oil
panel
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Unfaithful Shepherd is a 1612 oil by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
In the foreground, a shepherd is depicted running away from a flock of sheep. He wears a white shirt, red pants, and a brown vest, and carries a shepherd's crook in his right hand. The background features a barren landscape with a few trees and a winding road. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the shepherd's figure standing out against the dark background. The artist's use of impasto adds texture to the painting, particularly in the depiction of the shepherd's clothing and the landscape. The Philadelphia Museum of Art holds this painting, which showcases the artist's skillful use of light and shadow to create a dynamic composition.
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