The Shepherd
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman standing in a forest, holding a staff and looking up. She’s dressed simply in a loose dress, and the trees around her are tall with thick branches. In the background, a sheep grazes on a hillside under a bright moon. The artist used shading to make the woman’s body stand out against the dark trees. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about strong contrasts between light and shadow. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
