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Shepherd and Shepherdess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Framed rectangular tapestry with a gold and black ornate frame. The scene depicts a landscape with a reclining man on the right side, wearing a brown jacket and blue shorts. The man has dark hair and black shoes. On the left side, a man sits on a rock or stool, wearing a red and orange robe and holding a shepherd's staff; he is surrounded by approximately 14 white sheep. A white horse with a blue outline is to his left. In the background, there are trees, hills, and a house on the right side. The sky features blue with white clouds. Two large trees are present; one with green leaves and yellow branches, and another with green leaves, yellow branches, and red berries. Flowers are scattered throughout the bottom of the tapestry.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1730
Medium
Linen embroidered with silk thread
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 540 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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