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The Good Shepherd, (black and red chalk)
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The Good Shepherd, (black and red chalk)
659179 The Good Shepherd, (black and red chalk) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 33.6x23.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Shepherd. Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1618-1682). Black and red chalk. 33.6 x 23.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright
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Accessories Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Animal Herder Artist Spanish Baroque Era Bartolomé Esteban Murillo Black Chalk Chalk Farm Worker Farmworker Girl Alone Good Herder Herdman Herdsman Herdsmen Looking Up Murillo Old Master Drawings One Girl Only Personal Accessory Red Chalk Responsibility Sheepherder Shepherd Small Group Small Group Of Animals Spanish Art Spanish Artist Staff Stick Three Animals Accessory Bartolome Bartolome Murillo
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The Good Shepherd
EDITORS COMMENTS
by Bartolome Esteban Murillo is a captivating black and red chalk drawing that measures 33.6x23.3 cm. This exquisite piece of art, now in a private collection, showcases the artist's mastery in capturing the essence of rural life during the Baroque era. In this outdoor scene, we see a young girl standing alone with three sheep beside her. She holds a walking stick, symbolizing her responsibility as a shepherdess. The girl's posture exudes confidence and care as she looks up towards the heavens, perhaps seeking guidance from above. Murillo's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of his chalk medium. The texture and shading bring life to each element within the composition - from the folds of the girl's dress to the woolly coats of the sheep. This artwork beautifully portrays an agricultural occupation that was common during Murillo's time. It serves as a reminder of our connection to nature and our role as caretakers of animals and land. "The Good Shepherd" is not only an exceptional example of Spanish art but also a testament to Murillo's skill in capturing human emotion through his drawings. With its timeless appeal and delicate execution, this print will surely captivate any admirer of fine art or lover of pastoral scenes for generations to come.
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