Shepherds and Sheep
The Met
Artist: David Teniers the Younger(Flemish, Antwerp 1610–1690 Brussels)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 6 5/8 x 9 in. (16.8 x 22.9 cm)
Credit Line: Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark landscape with two shepherds and their flock of sheep and goats under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A dark, pastoral landscape shows two shepherds and their flock. In the left foreground, a shepherd sits leaning against a tree trunk, his head resting on his hand. He wears a light-colored shirt, a brown vest, and a wide-brimmed hat. Next to him, a goat with prominent horns stands, and a small white dog sleeps curled up on the ground. Several sheep are gathered around this area, some standing, one lying down. A wooden bucket sits on the ground near the center. In the right foreground, another shepherd, dressed in a red tunic, bends over a sheep, with hands placed on its back, possibly guiding it. More sheep are clustered around him. The ground is uneven, covered in dark earth and sparse vegetation. The midground features a gentle slope leading up to a small, rustic structure with a thatched roof, partially obscured by trees. The landscape extends into the background with rolling hills and distant mountains under a heavily clouded sky. Several dark birds are visible flying in the upper sky. The overall color palette is dominated by dark browns, greens, and grays; the red tunic of the shepherd in the right foreground stands out against these tones. The lighting appears dim, consistent with either dusk or a heavily overcast day.
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