Western Europe, probably Spain or France, ca. 18th century CE. A hand-carved and hand-painted wood panel presenting a touching representation of Christ as the Good Shepherd, standing with an impressively hefty staff in one hand and and a tiny lamb in the other. The shepherd stands in relief against a plain background, inside a square frame bordered on top and sides by scrolling vines. He is posed on a cobbled surface, above the lower border, which looks like a rushing stream. Size: 13.6" W x 24" H (34.5 cm x 61 cm)

Pale blue and dark pink paint adds a warm look to the piece. The layered symbolism of Christ as the Good Shepherd protecting the lost lamb is presumably what the artist wanted to convey. Multiple times throughout the Gospels, Jesus is referred to as a shepherd, inspiring touching iconography of Christ as a protector from Roman times until today.

Provenance: Ex-Hagar Collection

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Surface is lightly chipped with some losses to pigment. Paint colors are faded but still obvious.