The Parable of the Good Shepherd

Léonard Gaultier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural scene with a figure in period attire holding a stick near a dog, surrounded by animals like pigs and sheep. Two individuals work on a building's roof accessed by a ladder, while another person guides livestock through an open doorway. In the background, there's a timber-framed structure among detailed trees. The horizon is obscured by the trees, providing a backdrop. The engraving displays intricate line work and shading, emphasizing textures in animals' fur and trees. The image is monochromatic, using black and brown variations for depth and contrast, typical of etching or engraving techniques from the era shown.