Who created "Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog"?

Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog was created by Anonymous, Flemish, 17th century in 16th century.

When was "Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog"?

Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog is Pen and gray ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk.

Is "Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog" in the public domain?

Yes, Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog

Anonymous, Flemish, 17th century

16th century

Medium

Pen and gray ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk

Dimensions

7 3/8 x 9 5/16 in. (18.7 x 23.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

Accession Number

1975.131.197

Tags

CowsDogsSheepShepherds

Art Historical Context

In the tranquil pastoral scene of *Shepherd with his Flock and a Dog*, anonymous Flemish artist from the 17th century captures quiet harmony of rural life, dated to the 16th century A shepherd tends to his flock of sheep, accompanied by a loyal dog and grazing cows, evoking the timeless idyll of the countryside. This intimate drawing, measuring just 7 3/8 x 9 5/16 inches, reflects the Flemish tradition of depicting everyday shepherds and livestock, themes popular in Northern European art during the Renaissance, where nature symbolized simplicity and divine order. Executed in pen and gray ink ...

Sheperd with his Flock and a Dog

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