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The Good Shepherd, 280-290 (marble)
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The Good Shepherd, 280-290 (marble)
499615 The Good Shepherd, 280-290 (marble)
by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); h:49.50 w:26.00 d:16.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Images of a youthful shepherd standing among his flock and carrying a sheep over his shoulders were popular with Romans of traditional faith as well as Christians living in the Late Roman Empire. Painted on the walls or the ceiling of a burial chamber or carved on a marble sarcophagus, this image might simply invoke the deceaseds hope for a peaceful afterlife spent in a pastoral setting. For Christians, this traditional Roman image took on a more specific meaning. It could be understood to refer to the passage in the Gospel according to John in which Christ said of himself: " I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11). Allegedly found together with the Jonah statuettes, it is indeed likely that this figure represents Christ as the Good Shepherd.
); John L. Severance Fund; out of copyright
Media ID 22918292
© John L. Severance Fund / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Asia Minor C03rd Classical Antiquities Early Christian Statuette
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This print showcases "The Good Shepherd" a marble sculpture dating back to 280-290 during the Roman Imperial Period. The artwork, measuring 49.50 cm in height, 26.00 cm in width, and 16.20 cm in depth, is housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. During ancient times, depictions of a youthful shepherd surrounded by his flock and carrying a sheep on his shoulders were highly favored by both traditional Romans and Christians living in the Late Roman Empire. These images often adorned burial chambers or marble sarcophagi, symbolizing the deceased's desire for a peaceful afterlife set amidst pastoral landscapes. For Christians specifically, this iconic Roman image held an even deeper significance as it represented Christ himself as "the good shepherd". This interpretation draws from the Gospel according to John where Jesus proclaimed that he was willing to sacrifice his life for his followers – just as a good shepherd would do for their sheep (John 10:11). Interestingly enough, this particular sculpture was discovered alongside Jonah statuettes further suggesting its representation of Christ as the Good Shepherd. With its intricate craftsmanship and profound symbolism, this artwork continues to captivate viewers today. Displayed here through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection and made possible by the John L. Severance Fund at Cleveland Museum of Art; this remarkable piece stands as a testament to both ancient Roman traditions and Christian beliefs surrounding compassion and self-sacrifice.
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