Print Description
The wicked shepherds enter the sheepfold through the roofs and through the walls, but not through the door. Some of the shepherds steal sheep from the fold. In the background, shepherds feast at the inn. On the horizon, a wolf approaches a flock of sheep without the shepherd noticing.
Made by Julius Goltzius, after Maerten de Vos.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 28.6 x 20.2 cm (11.26 x 7.95 inch). Image size: 28.6 x 20.2 cm. (11.26 x 7.95 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Attached at op to carrier sheet. Light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
BAD-WICKED-SHEPHERDS | PCO-A15-14
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From a series of 6 of Christ as the good shepherd, published by Claes Jansz. Visscher (1587-1652), a Dutch engraver and publisher in 1646.
Reference: Hollstein Dutch 607-1(2).
Biography engraver: Julius Goltzius (c.1550-1606) was a Flemish engraver known for his intricate prints. .
Biography artist: Maerten de Vos (1532-1603) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman, known for his religious compositions and detailed landscapes.
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