ZAIS, Giuseppe (b. 1709, Forno di Canale, d. 1784, Treviso) |
Landscape with Shepherds and Fishermen-Oil on canvas Museo di Bassano, Grappa | ||
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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