The Typology of Christ the Good Shepherd iconography in the Early Christian and West European art of the 15-17th centuries
Journal: National Academy of Managerial Staff of Culture and Arts Herald
Year: 2020

The purpose of the article is to trace the peculiarities of the development of Christ the Good Shepherd iconography from the samples of the Early Christian Era (3-4th centuries) to later interpretations in the West European art of 15-17th centuries. Scientific novelty. the article is the first attempt to unify and comprehend the iconography of Christ the Good Shepherd at all stages of its development, including an allegorical image originated from the ancient prototype and symbolical depiction o