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Shepherd Collection (#7)

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

Background imageShepherd Collection: In a village in the Jura at the end of the 19th century. The communal patre sounds the trunk to

In a village in the Jura at the end of the 19th century. The communal patre sounds the trunk to gather the herd of
PCT4272401 In a village in the Jura at the end of the 19th century. The communal patre sounds the trunk to gather the herd of cows

Background imageShepherd Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220664 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Telemaque in the desert of Oasis is console by Termisoris, high priest of Apollo - Telemachus in

Telemaque in the desert of Oasis is console by Termisoris, high priest of Apollo - Telemachus in the desert of oasis is
FLO4607831 Telemaque in the desert of Oasis is console by Termisoris, high priest of Apollo - Telemachus in the desert of oasis is consoled by Termosiris, a priest of Apollo

Background imageShepherd Collection: Dachshund 1, Braque pointer 2, Anatolian shepherd dog 3, Doguin of Bordeaux 4, Maltese dog 5

Dachshund 1, Braque pointer 2, Anatolian shepherd dog 3, Doguin of Bordeaux 4, Maltese dog 5
FLO4574513 Dachshund 1, Braque pointer 2, Anatolian shepherd dog 3, Doguin of Bordeaux 4, Maltese dog 5, and lion dog or chow chow 6

Background imageShepherd Collection: Christmas triptych (colour litho)

Christmas triptych (colour litho)
8677670 Christmas triptych (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas triptych)

Background imageShepherd Collection: The Wolf and the Shepherd (litho)

The Wolf and the Shepherd (litho)
8644726 The Wolf and the Shepherd (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wolf and the Shepherd)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Illustration for February for Edmund Spenser's poem The Shepherd's Calendar, 1597. Woodcut

Illustration for February for Edmund Spenser's poem The Shepherd's Calendar, 1597. Woodcut
527787 Illustration for February for Edmund Spenser's poem The Shepherd's Calendar, 1597. Woodcut.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageShepherd Collection: Portrait of James Hogg

Portrait of James Hogg
864215 Portrait of James Hogg; (add.info.: James Hogg, The Ettrick Shepherd (1770-1835) Scottish shepherd, poet and writer

Background imageShepherd Collection: 8625893

8625893

Background imageShepherd Collection: Keats Endymion (colour litho)

Keats Endymion (colour litho)
8626418 Keats Endymion (colour litho) by Walker, Henry Oliver (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keats Endymion: the shepherd boy asleep on Mount Latmus)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Alpine Goat-Herd (engraving)

Alpine Goat-Herd (engraving)
8659074 Alpine Goat-Herd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpine Goat-Herd. Illustration for The Weekly Welcome (1876).); © Look and Learn

Background imageShepherd Collection: The Shepherds of Bethlehem (engraving)

The Shepherds of Bethlehem (engraving)
8650112 The Shepherds of Bethlehem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherds of Bethlehem)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Marquis and shepherdess (coloured photo)

Marquis and shepherdess (coloured photo)
8635411 Marquis and shepherdess (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marquis and shepherdess. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageShepherd Collection: Il Pleut, Bergere (coloured engraving)

Il Pleut, Bergere (coloured engraving)
8635216 Il Pleut, Bergere (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il Pleut, Bergere)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Sheep washing in Sussex (b/w photo)

Sheep washing in Sussex (b/w photo)
8676048 Sheep washing in Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep washing in Sussex)

Background imageShepherd Collection: A Bit of the Roman Aqueduct 1852 (Oil on canvas)

A Bit of the Roman Aqueduct 1852 (Oil on canvas)
8766664 A Bit of the Roman Aqueduct 1852 (Oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 99.1x136 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageShepherd Collection: L'Etoile du berger, engraving by Grandville illustrating a chapter in Mery's book: ' The Stars'

L'Etoile du berger, engraving by Grandville illustrating a chapter in Mery's book: " The Stars", 1849
PCT4261545 L'Etoile du berger, engraving by Grandville illustrating a chapter in Mery's book: " The Stars"

Background imageShepherd Collection: Scene of the Annunciation to the Shepherds, 1465-70 (miniature)

Scene of the Annunciation to the Shepherds, 1465-70 (miniature)
AIS5351183 Scene of the Annunciation to the Shepherds, 1465-70 (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Illumination in "The Book of Hours of Leonor de la Vega")

Background imageShepherd Collection: An engraving depicting a shepherd and his dog, 19th century

An engraving depicting a shepherd and his dog, 19th century
5311078 An engraving depicting a shepherd and his dog, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1825); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageShepherd Collection: Saint Wendelin (554 - 617) c.1900 (engraving)

Saint Wendelin (554 - 617) c.1900 (engraving)
FGL5502845 Saint Wendelin (554 - 617) c.1900 (engraving); Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageShepherd Collection: Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds

Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Herry met de Bles (?)
7142084 Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Herry met de Bles (?)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Flock of sheep in Egypt, c.1900 (b/w photo)

Flock of sheep in Egypt, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7292991 Flock of sheep in Egypt, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Shepherd and flock of sheeps near Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageShepherd Collection: 'A Franciscan monk asking a shepherd for one of his sheep', from the book 'Trujillo del Peru' by

"A Franciscan monk asking a shepherd for one of his sheep", from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by
AIS5363028 "A Franciscan monk asking a shepherd for one of his sheep", from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda, Bishop of Trujillo (1782-1785)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherd's purse, Capsella bursa pastoris Med

Shepherd's purse, Capsella bursa pastoris Med
5855962 Shepherd's purse, Capsella bursa pastoris Med.; (add.info.: Shepherd's purse, Capsella bursa pastoris Med)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Queen Berthe of Holland (died 1094) spinning the cattail near Uverdon - Painting by Albert

Queen Berthe of Holland (died 1094) spinning the cattail near Uverdon - Painting by Albert Landerer (1816 - 1893), 1860
XEE5027275 Queen Berthe of Holland (died 1094) spinning the cattail near Uverdon - Painting by Albert Landerer (1816 - 1893)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Headpiece depicting Greek shepherds lazing

Headpiece depicting Greek shepherds lazing
5307960 Headpiece depicting Greek shepherds lazing.; (add.info.: Headpiece depicting Greek shepherds lazing in the mid-day heat)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Romanesque art: The Chapel of St. Catherine, Voute in the cradle breeze, the Childhood of Christ

Romanesque art: The Chapel of St. Catherine, Voute in the cradle breeze, the Childhood of Christ, the Passion
JEB4925505 Romanesque art: The Chapel of St. Catherine, Voute in the cradle breeze, the Childhood of Christ, the Passion, the Last Judgment and Christ in the Majestic

Background imageShepherd Collection: Morocco (Spain), Tangier: a shepherd and his herd of goats, 1925

Morocco (Spain), Tangier: a shepherd and his herd of goats, 1925
LUX4804780 Morocco (Spain), Tangier: a shepherd and his herd of goats, 1925; (add.info.: Morocco (Spain), Tangier: a shepherd and his herd of goats, 1925); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageShepherd Collection: The Burning Bush. Entire triptych, open, representing on the coast: King Rene I of Naples

The Burning Bush. Entire triptych, open, representing on the coast: King Rene I of Naples, or Rene of Anjou
JEB4861308 The Burning Bush. Entire triptych, open, representing on the coast: King Rene I of Naples, or Rene of Anjou, or Rene of Sicily known as Rene Le Bon (1409-1480) and Joan of Naval (1433-1498)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Egypt: Cook cruise, on the Nile, on a wall of earth and accompanied by a goat and a turkey

Egypt: Cook cruise, on the Nile, on a wall of earth and accompanied by a goat and a turkey, a woman runs wool, 1900
LUX4779429 Egypt: Cook cruise, on the Nile, on a wall of earth and accompanied by a goat and a turkey, a woman runs wool, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt: Cook cruise, on the Nile)

Background imageShepherd Collection: It's raining, shepherdess, 19th century (Epinal print)

It's raining, shepherdess, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4833875 It's raining, shepherdess, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anonymous illustration of the popular song "Il reut bergere" depicting a shepherd)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Young Shepherds of the Tamer Gol Valley (July 16) - Mission to North West Mongolia - Album of

Young Shepherds of the Tamer Gol Valley (July 16) - Mission to North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of Bouillane
CSO4986138 Young Shepherds of the Tamer Gol Valley (July 16) - Mission to North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of Bouillane de Lacoste commander in 1909 in Mongolia

Background imageShepherd Collection: Calabrian shepherds playing Christmas music, 1826

Calabrian shepherds playing Christmas music, 1826
3478779 Calabrian shepherds playing Christmas music, 1826; (add.info.: Calabrian shepherds playing Christmas music in Rome. Woodcut published London, 1826.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageShepherd Collection: Representation of Jesus as a Good Shepherd (The Good Shepherd)

Representation of Jesus as a Good Shepherd (The Good Shepherd). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4949146 Representation of Jesus as a Good Shepherd (The Good Shepherd). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageShepherd Collection: Greece, Crete: herd of sheep led on a dusty road by 2 shepherds, one of whom is riding

Greece, Crete: herd of sheep led on a dusty road by 2 shepherds, one of whom is riding
LUX4764692 Greece, Crete: herd of sheep led on a dusty road by 2 shepherds, one of whom is riding and wearing an umbrella to protect themselves from the sun, 1908; (add.info.: Greece)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherds and herds between two colonnades Drawing by Hubert Robert (1733-1808)

Shepherds and herds between two colonnades Drawing by Hubert Robert (1733-1808)
JEB4915812 Shepherds and herds between two colonnades Drawing by Hubert Robert (1733-1808) Sun 40x51 cm Musee des Arts decoratifs et de la mode Marseille; Musee Borely, Marseille

Background imageShepherd Collection: Representation of Saint Genevieve de Paris (423-512) (St genevieve). 19th century (engraving)

Representation of Saint Genevieve de Paris (423-512) (St genevieve). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4913214 Representation of Saint Genevieve de Paris (423-512) (St genevieve). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherd Faustulus brings back to his wife Acca Laurentia, the orphan twins Remus and Romulus

Shepherd Faustulus brings back to his wife Acca Laurentia, the orphan twins Remus and Romulus
NWI4910733 Shepherd Faustulus brings back to his wife Acca Laurentia, the orphan twins Remus and Romulus, founders of Rome (Italy)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Bible scene: Shepherds with Mary, Joseph and Jesus in Bethlehem (Bethleem)

Bible scene: Shepherds with Mary, Joseph and Jesus in Bethlehem (Bethleem). Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4915918 Bible scene: Shepherds with Mary, Joseph and Jesus in Bethlehem (Bethleem). Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Bible scene: Shepherds with Mary)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherd of the Pyrenees Mountains and his herd of sheep. Engraving after a painting by Rosa Bonheur

Shepherd of the Pyrenees Mountains and his herd of sheep. Engraving after a painting by Rosa Bonheur
PCT4277400 Shepherd of the Pyrenees Mountains and his herd of sheep. Engraving after a painting by Rosa Bonheur, 2nd half 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageShepherd Collection: The Shepherd: a young shepherd keeping his herd of sheep (sheep) with his dog

The Shepherd: a young shepherd keeping his herd of sheep (sheep) with his dog. Engraving late 19th century
PCT4276445 The Shepherd: a young shepherd keeping his herd of sheep (sheep) with his dog. Engraving late 19th century.; (add.info.: The Shepherd)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Egyptian woman in veil with bare breasts washing clothes in a river while a shepherd watches

Egyptian woman in veil with bare breasts washing clothes in a river while a shepherd watches, early 19th century
FLO4620740 Egyptian woman in veil with bare breasts washing clothes in a river while a shepherd watches, early 19th century

Background imageShepherd Collection: Hazorta house, a tribe of shepherd cave dwellers (troglodyte shepherds) in Abyssinia

Hazorta house, a tribe of shepherd cave dwellers (troglodyte shepherds) in Abyssinia
FLO4619881 Hazorta house, a tribe of shepherd cave dwellers (troglodyte shepherds) in Abyssinia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageShepherd Collection: The farmer and his shepherd chasing tom, Arthur, East and Martin

The farmer and his shepherd chasing tom, Arthur, East and Martin
2604875 The farmer and his shepherd chasing tom, Arthur, East and Martin; (add.info.: The farmer and his shepherd chasing tom, Arthur, East and Martin who have trespassed while bird nesting)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Photographic print of the typical Landals shepherds on stilts, 19th century (b/w photo)

Photographic print of the typical Landals shepherds on stilts, 19th century (b/w photo)
3077775 Photographic print of the typical Landals shepherds on stilts, 19th century (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photographic print of typical Landals shepherds on stilts, in Landes of Gascony, France)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Literature. Harper's Magazine, May issue. Poster by E. Penfield, USA, c.1890-95 (poster)

Literature. Harper's Magazine, May issue. Poster by E. Penfield, USA, c.1890-95 (poster)
3434567 Literature. Harper's Magazine, May issue. Poster by E. Penfield, USA, c.1890-95 (poster); (add.info.: Litterature. Numero de Mai du Harper's Magazine. Penfield, USA, vers 1890-95)

Background imageShepherd Collection: Shepherd in the mountains of 'La Maiella'

Shepherd in the mountains of "La Maiella"
3568630 Shepherd in the mountains of "La Maiella"; (add.info.: Chieti 1910-1920 ca. Photographer: Foto Edizione Angeli); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageShepherd Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Image showing Joan of Arc Bergere

First World War: France, Patriotic Image showing Joan of Arc Bergere and Lorraine contemplating Joan of Arc leading
LUX4739121 First World War: France, Patriotic Image showing Joan of Arc Bergere and Lorraine contemplating Joan of Arc leading the French soldiers to battle with the French flag, titled Dear Drapeau




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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.