Den gode Hyrde 1911 - 1915

"Den gode Hyrde" (The Good Shepherd) is a 1911-1915 stone relief by Danish sculptor Niels Larsen Stevns (1864-1941). The artwork depicts a bearded man, likely Jesus Christ, leading a flock of sheep. This is a common biblical motif, representing Christ as the shepherd guiding his followers. The relief, currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), is a striking example of Stevns's ability to capture both the spiritual and the earthly in his work. The piece's simple yet powerful composition, combined with its textured surface, creates a sense of both serenity and strength.