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Shepherd Collection (#100)

"Shepherd: Guardians of the Flock and Keepers of Tradition" In the picturesque hills of Cumbria, England

Background imageShepherd Collection: An Angel appears to the Shepherds

An Angel appears to the Shepherds - Luke 11. circa 1688

Background imageShepherd Collection: Alsatian dog and Fox cub

Alsatian dog and Fox cub
Unusual Friends - Alsatian dog (German Shepherd) and Fox cub. 1950s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Alsatian dog and kitten

Alsatian dog and kitten
Unusual Friends - Alsatian dog (German Shepherd) and kitten. 1950s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Alsatian dog and lion cub

Alsatian dog and lion cub
Unusual Friends - Alsatian dog and lion cub. 1950s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Christmas Greetings postcard depicting a snowy winter scene

Christmas Greetings postcard depicting a snowy winter scene with a flock of sheep being led home past a wood and some snow-covered mistletoe. circa 1910s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Young Jesus

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Young Jesus as shepherd. 1913

Background imageShepherd Collection: British Countryside - A Shepherd and his flock of sheep

British Countryside - A Shepherd and his flock of sheep on the Sussex Downs - here on the East Brighton Golf Course! Date: 1938

Background imageShepherd Collection: Country road with sheep, Sardinia, Italy

Country road with sheep, Sardinia, Italy
Country road with sheep and shepherd, Sardinia, Italy. Date: 1972

Background imageShepherd Collection: Christmas card in the shape of a bell

Christmas card in the shape of a bell, with a shepherd and sheep in the snow. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Man taking an Alsatian dog for a walk

Man taking an Alsatian dog for a walk along a street. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Open-air Livestock Market

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Open-air Livestock Market Date: circa 1910

Background imageShepherd Collection: Air crash investigators with sniffer dog

Air crash investigators with sniffer dog
Three air crash investigators with a sniffer dog in an indoor location with pieces of wreckage from a plane crash set out on the floor. Date: 1960s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Air crash investigator with sniffer dog

Air crash investigator with sniffer dog
Air crash investigator Ken Jones with Rusty the Alsatian, an air crash investigation sniffer dog, whose task it is to search a vast pile of wreckage for the vital black box (flight data recorder)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Air crash investigation sniffer dog

Air crash investigation sniffer dog
Rusty the Alsatian, an air crash investigation sniffer dog, searches a vast pile of wreckage for the vital black box (flight data recorder), following a plane crash. Date: 1960s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Susi - with a German shepherd dog

Susi - with a German shepherd dog. 1950s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Vendor with dog cart, Market Square, Bruges, Belgium

Vendor with dog cart, Market Square, Bruges, Belgium
Postcard vendor with dog cart, Market Square, Bruges, Belgium, in front of the monument to Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck. circa 1920s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670). Self-portrait as Dai

Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670). Self-portrait as Dai
Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670). Dutch portrait painter. Self-portrait as Daifilo, 1660. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic

Background imageShepherd Collection: Spain. Altarpiece from Verdu by Jaume Ferrer II. 15th c. entu

Spain. Altarpiece from Verdu by Jaume Ferrer II. 15th c. entu
Spain. Altarpiece from Verdu by catalan painter Jaume Ferrer II. 1432-1434. From Church of St. Mary in Verdu. International Gothic. Detail. Adoration of the Shepherds. Museum Episcopal. Vic

Background imageShepherd Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1598, by Joachim Wtewael (15

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1598, by Joachim Wtewael (15
Joachim Wtewael (1566-1638). Dutch painter. The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1598. Centraal Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

Background imageShepherd Collection: Landscape with shepherds by Hendrik Mommers (1623-1693)

Landscape with shepherds by Hendrik Mommers (1623-1693)
Hendrik Mommers (1623-1693). Dutch painter. Landscape with shepherds. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Background imageShepherd Collection: Annunciation of the Shepherds. Altarpiece of the Virgin of t

Annunciation of the Shepherds. Altarpiece of the Virgin of t
Altarpiece of the Virgin of the Star, 1351. The Annunciation of the Shepherds. Detail. Gothic. Tortosa Cathedral. Spain

Background imageShepherd Collection: Front of a columnar sarcophagus. Early Christian. 300-325 AD

Front of a columnar sarcophagus. Early Christian. 300-325 AD
Front of a columnar sarcophagus depicting a shepherd carrying a ram on his shoulders, flanked by two seasonal genii. Origin unknown. 300-325 AD. Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Background imageShepherd Collection: Jacob in his uncle Labans house and the father of his two w

Jacob in his uncle Labans house and the father of his two w
Old Testament. Book of Genesis. Jacob in his uncle Labans house and the father of his two wives Leah and Rachel. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19th century. Colored

Background imageShepherd Collection: Gothic art. Spain. 14th century. Catalan School. Master of T

Gothic art. Spain. 14th century. Catalan School. Master of Tora. The Annunciation. Table dedicated to the Virgin. Painting on wood. National Art Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Background imageShepherd Collection: Gothic art. St. Emilian tables. It represents scenes from th

Gothic art. St. Emilian tables. It represents scenes from the life of St. Emilian and the Virgin. Late 14th century. Tempera. Outside the door left of the altarpiece. Monastery of St

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherd spinning wool

Shepherd spinning wool. 15th century

Background imageShepherd Collection: Annunciation of the angel to Joachim. Codex of Predis (1476)

Annunciation of the angel to Joachim. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageShepherd Collection: China Candelabra, Mirror and Centrepieces, Plate 65

China Candelabra, Mirror and Centrepieces, Plate 65
China Candelabra, Mirror and two Centrepieces, all elaborately decorated in Dresden style, Plate 65. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageShepherd Collection: A Shepherd Boy Of Andalusia

A Shepherd Boy Of Andalusia
The Cities of Spain-A Shepherd Boy Of Andalusia Date: 1906

Background imageShepherd Collection: Zoological Misfitz - A Highland Lad

Zoological Misfitz - A Highland Lad ! early 20th century

Background imageShepherd Collection: Police officers with dogs, conducting a search, London

Police officers with dogs, conducting a search, London
A group of police officers, male and female, belonging to the Special Patrol Group, with police dogs, conducting a search. The WPCs are wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968

Background imageShepherd Collection: Police officers preparing to conduct a search, London

Police officers preparing to conduct a search, London
A group of police officers (including June Paterson, left), belonging to the Special Patrol Group, preparing to conduct a search with the aid of police dogs

Background imageShepherd Collection: Woman police dog handler with dog, London

Woman police dog handler with dog, London
Woman police officer and dog handler (Amanda Reed, nee Longden) with police dog Zircon, Met Police, London. (3 of 4) Date: circa 1978

Background imageShepherd Collection: Richard Gibson

Richard Gibson
RICHARD GIBSON Dwarf (1.17m) and miniature painter, with a miniature of his wife, Anne Shepherd, of similar height. His work was highly regarded by all. Date: 1615 - 1690

Background imageShepherd Collection: Various Dogs of 1810

Various Dogs of 1810
Cur or cattle dog : Bull or Beast Dog; Rough Water Dog; Mastiff or Guard Dog; Dalmatian or Coach Dog; Shepherds Dog; Newfoundland Dog : Terrier or Vermin Dog. Date: circa 1810

Background imageShepherd Collection: Fall / Crufts / 2 Champions

Fall / Crufts / 2 Champions
CHAMPION HENDRAWN NIBELUNG OF CHARAVIGNE (L) (Crufts Best in Show 1969) owned by Mr White & CHAMPION FENTON OF KENTWOOD (R) (Crufts Best in Show 1965) owned by Mrs Godden. Date: 1969

Background imageShepherd Collection: FALL / CRUFTS / 1965

FALL / CRUFTS / 1965
CHAMPION FENTON OF KENTWOOD CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1965 Owned and bred by Mrs SH Godden Sired by Champion Asoka Cheruker Date: 1965

Background imageShepherd Collection: Karnak / The Pylon / 1904

Karnak / The Pylon / 1904
The great pylon at the Temple complex of karnak. Date: 1904

Background imageShepherd Collection: Kaisers Dog Lux

Kaisers Dog Lux
Lux, a German shepherd dog belonging to Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, is captured by the Allies near La Fontaine de la Sauveniere Date: 1918

Background imageShepherd Collection: Edward Shepherd Creasy

Edward Shepherd Creasy
EDWARD SHEPHERD CREASY historian, best known for his Fifteen Decisive Battles : in 1876 Date: 1812 - 1878

Background imageShepherd Collection: Temple Church / Shepherd

Temple Church / Shepherd
Temple Church after its restoration Date: 1828

Background imageShepherd Collection: Christmas card with angels and shepherds

Christmas card with angels and shepherds. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Mrs Thornton - breeder of champion Alsatians

Mrs Thornton - breeder of champion Alsatians
Mrs Leslie Thornton, a well-known breeder of Alsatians whose kennels were at Ringmer in Sussex. Her champion, Sarelle of Soham was born in April 1923 and is shown here with all her trophies

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherd Market, London

Shepherd Market, London, with people and shops. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageShepherd Collection: Toledo, Ohio, USA - Church of the Good Shepherd

Toledo, Ohio, USA - Church of the Good Shepherd Date: 1925

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherd, c. 1800

Shepherd, c. 1800
A shepherd with sheep and dog, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Background imageShepherd Collection: Church in Canillo, Valleys of Andorra, Andorra

Church in Canillo, Valleys of Andorra, Andorra
The 12th century Romanesque church of San Joan de Caselles (Casellas) in the town of Canillo, in the parish of Canillo, Principality of Andorra, a sovereign microstate in south-west Europe

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherd and shepherdess on a Christmas card

Shepherd and shepherdess on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s




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"Shepherd: Guardians of the Flock and Keepers of Tradition" In the picturesque hills of Cumbria, England, a shepherd stands tall amidst his loyal companions - the Herdwick sheep. With their distinctive grey fleece blending seamlessly into the rugged landscape, this timeless scene captures the essence of shepherding. An advert from yesteryears takes us back to Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd in Kirkcaldy. A name that resonates with trust and quality, they were known for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. Their legacy lives on as we admire their creations today. As winter blankets Soanes Farm in Petworth with a pristine layer of snow in 1932, lambs frolic playfully under the watchful eye of their shepherd. The serenity of this moment is frozen in time, reminding us of nature's beauty even during harsh seasons. At a Southdown Sheep Show, five graceful creatures showcase their rear view - an unexpected perspective that reveals both strength and vulnerability. It reminds us that shepherds not only guide but also protect these gentle beings entrusted to their care. Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia ego" transports us to idyllic pastoral scenes where shepherds find solace amidst nature's bounty. Painted centuries ago yet still captivating today, it speaks volumes about our eternal connection with land and animals. Claude Lorrain's enchanting landscape painting beckons us into a world where sky meets earth effortlessly. As we gaze upon rolling hills dotted with grazing sheep guided by unseen hands, we are reminded that shepherds shape our perception of harmony between man and nature. Amidst chaos and destruction depicted in "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, " one figure remains steadfast - a lone shepherd tending his flock without distraction or despair.