Hyrden med vædderne 1902

"Hyrden med vædderne" (The Shepherd with the Rams), a 1902 etching by Danish artist Frans Schwartz (1850-1917), depicts a shepherd with a beard and a cap, holding two rams by their horns. The figure stands confidently, his muscular form rendered with meticulous detail. The composition emphasizes the shepherd's control over the animals, highlighting the contrast between man and beast. The work, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Schwartz's talent for capturing the essence of everyday life with a sense of realism and drama.