BLOEMAERT, Abraham (b. 1566, Gorinchem, d. 1651, Utrecht) |
Shepherd and Sherpherdess1627Oil on canvas Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum, Hannover | ||
The symbolism of Christ and Christians as shepherd and sheep is founded on the parables of Luke (15:3-7) and John (10:1-18). Its translation into visual terms is largely confined to early Christian art. It is rarely encountered in painting after the Middle Ages. The shepherd became element of pastoral scenes.
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