Landscape with Windmills and Christ as Good Shepherd 1555 - 1575

Lucas Gassel's etching "Landscape with Windmills and Christ as Good Shepherd" from 1555-1575 depicts a serene countryside scene with Christ as the Good Shepherd. The central figure, Christ, stands among a flock of sheep, holding a staff, and with his other hand raised in blessing. The background features windmills and a distant castle, suggesting a rural, possibly Dutch, setting. The image is a powerful representation of Christ's role as a protector and guide, and the windmills, while serving as a reminder of the importance of agriculture, also serve as a symbol of the ever-present forces of nature. The etching is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.