Herdsmen Collection (#5)

Cattle farming, herd grazing beside river on dry steppe grassland, east of Erzurum, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes 251-356. Egyptian aesthetic: Father of Christian monasticism: Patron saint of herdsmen

Angel summoning the shepherds of the Nativity. From 16th century Book of Hours. Angel, messenger of God, on cloud from which come shafts of holy light, appears to the amazed shepherds

Pig farming, herdsman preforming artificial insemination on Large White sow, Sweden

Hungarian Herdsmen
Resting herdsmen from the Hortobagyar Puszta, Hungary, resting around a camp fire wearing fleeces over their shoulders.. Date: 1930s

Dairy farming, farmer artificially inseminating dairy heifers with sexed semen, Scotland, april

Dairy farming, farmer reading electronic tags on dairy heifers, Scotland, april

Dairy farming, farmer freeze branding dairy heifers, Scotland, april

Domestic Cattle, herd with driver, being herded along road to local market, near Toubacouta, Senegal, january

Saharan rock art
Saharan rock painting. Rock art depicting human figures, one of which is sitting on a horse, surrounded by a herd of horned animals

Farmer caring for a newborn calf
Beef cattle breeding In Israel, Mount Carmel Farmer caring for a newborn calf

Calf roped to prevent movemen
Beef cattle breeding In Israel, Mount Carmel calf roped to prevent movement

Rural Scene, South Africa
A country scene in South Africa - Boer wagons travel on the road while native herdsmen drive sheep and cattle across the veldt

Lots Choice
When Lots herdsmen quarrel with Abrahams men due to the inadequacies of the water supply, they agree to part company

Racial / Arabs / Bedouin
A Bedouin camp in the desert with carefully tended livestock

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"Herdsmen: Guardians of the Pastoral Landscape" In the idyllic setting of Fowl House Farm, Witley, a picturesque scene unfolds. Children frolic amidst the lush greenery, while a shepherd stands watch over his flock of sheep nearby. This timeless image captures the essence and their vital role in shaping our agricultural heritage. "The Lamb, " an exquisite hand-coloured relief-etching from 1789, portrays a tender bond between shepherd and lamb. The artist's delicate strokes evoke warmth and compassion that transcend time. Contrasting emotions come to life in "A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat" (1808). Through oil on canvas, we witness the profound grief experienced by this shepherd as he mourns even for nature's tiniest creatures—a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness with all living beings. Religious significance intertwines with pastoral life in "The Annunciation to the Shepherds. " Painted on canvas, this masterpiece depicts shepherds receiving divine news—an ethereal encounter that highlights how herders were not only caretakers but also bearers of spiritual messages. From ancient times comes an extraordinary funerary model found within the tomb of Meketre during Egypt's Middle Kingdom era (c. 2000 BC). Crafted meticulously from painted wood, it showcases livestock census—testament to herdsmen's crucial role in sustaining communities throughout history. Fast forward to 1900 when "The Frozen Sheepherder" emerges on canvas. This chilling portrayal reminds us that herding is not without its challenges; yet despite harsh conditions, these resilient individuals persevere through dedication and love for their animals. Moving beyond paintings into three-dimensional artistry lies "Model of a Cattle stable from the tomb of Meketre" (c. 1981-1975 B. C. ).