“The Good Shepherd” Lg Captivating Antique Religious Print, Jesus Holding Baby Lamb & Herding Sheep at Barnyard (Religious Pictures) at InSpirit Antiques

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Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 32 ¼” Width - 25 ½”

This is a stunning, gorgeous, and exceptional antique print featuring Jesus as a Shepherd. Beauty, compassion, and a pureness of heart are very well portrayed in this large picture, as Jesus o-so-lovingly holds in his hand an adorable baby lamb, while surrounded by a very handsome flock of sheep. The colors are bright, vibrant, and rich with beautiful fine details throughout. The print is in excellent original condition, except for a very slight wave to the print, which is hardly noticeable and can only be seen from a certain angle and light. There are several small light, white spots around the very edge of print (see photo). The molded wood frame is original to the print. It has a lovely original gold finish and fine floral details throughout. The frame is in excellent original condition. Original glass and old wire hanger.

Missing partial backing. Circa 1920’s.

***I've included below, a homily (sermon) about a very interesting INTERPRETATION OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD:

"We all know how popular pictures of Jesus the Good Shepherd are. In some of these images we see Jesus holding a sheep/lamb over his shoulders, holding the two front legs of the lamb/sheep in his right hand and the two rear legs in his left hand. This image or those similar to it appeals to us because of the tenderness of Jesus, his care for the lamb/sheep and his compassion. When we see this image our minds naturally begin to wander and we realize its personal meaning for us. We are that lamb or sheep who is being carried by Jesus on his shoulders. Such an image is reassuring for us; Jesus is our support on our journey through life. When crosses and problems come our way or some personal disasters occurs this image of Jesus the Good Shepherd reassures us that we are not abandoned, that Jesus is supporting and holding us up. This is portrayed very beautifully in the 'Footprints' poem which concludes in this way:

I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?" The Lord replied, "The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you."

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. He does this because in Matt 9:36 and Mark 6:34 we read, ‘At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd’.

So Jesus laid down his life for them by teaching them the true way of living. Metaphorically, Jesus carried the sick on his shoulder, and those burdened by a huge number of laws interpreting the Torah.

Jesus the Good Shepherd carrying us on his shoulders is symbolized in a beautiful way by the Pallium which archbishops wear over their shoulders while celebrating Mass. The Pallium is made from lamb’s wool. During the Mass for the inauguration of his Pontificate on Sunday April 24th 2005 Pope Benedict explained the significance of the Pallium beautifully in this way:

…the lamb’s wool is meant to represent the lost, sick or weak sheep which the shepherd places on his shoulders and carries to the waters of life. The human race – every one of us – is the sheep lost in the desert which no longer knows the way. The Son of God will not let this happen; he cannot abandon humanity in so wretched a condition. He leaps to his feet and abandons the glory of heaven, in order to go in search of the sheep and pursue it, all the way to the Cross. He takes it upon his shoulders and carries our humanity; he carries us all – he is the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. What the Pallium indicates first and foremost is that we are all carried by Christ. But at the same time it invites us to carry one another. Hence the Pallium becomes a symbol of the shepherd’s mission...

As Pope Benedict said, the Pallium is an invitation to carry one another, we are all to be shepherds to each other, to carry each other on our shoulders."

~ This article was cited by author, Fr. Tommy Lane at the following website: FrTommyLane.com/Homilies/

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