The Good Shepherd (The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ)
Medium
Wood engraving; proof
Dimensions
image: 5 1/2 x 4 5/16 in. (13.9 x 10.9 cm) sheet: 7 5/16 x 6 1/16 in. (18.6 x 15.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1921
Accession Number
21.68.4(20)
Tags
Art Historical Context
This wood engraving, titled *The Good Shepherd*, was created in 1864 as part of *The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ*, a celebrated Victorian illustrated book. Sir John Millais, a leading figure of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, designed the image, while the Dalziel Brothers expertly engraved it onto wood blocks. The scene captures the biblical parable of the devoted shepherd who safeguards his flock, here shown amid sheep and lions, symbolizing protection and sacrifice. Wood engraving allowed for remarkably fine detail and tonal range, making it ideal for reproducing intricate de...
About the Artist
Dalziel Brothers|Sir John Everett Millais (British|British) · 1839 |1823 –1893 |1906
British, active 1839–93|British, Wooler, Northumberland 1823–1906 Herne Bay, Kent