Shepherds Crook Collection

Prince Charles with sons at Balmoral, Scotland, 12th August 1997. Prince William and Prince Harry posed on the banks of the River Dee with their father after an official photocall was allowed as they

Prince Charles with sons Prince William and Prince Harry. Pictured on the banks of the River Dee at an official photocall at Balmoral, Scotland. 12th August 1997

The Shepherd's Christmas - a sketch on Brighton Downs - drawn by E. Duncan, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Shepherd's Christmas - a sketch on Brighton Downs - drawn by E. Duncan, 1858. The wild winds whistle round him, he heeds not the blast; The chill snow-wreaths encrown him

Albanian Herdsman, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Albanian Herdsman, 1700-1737

Fife KY8 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fife KY8 4

Margaret Preston Draper, c1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Margaret Preston Draper, c1903. Full-length portrait, standing facing front in shepherdess costume. Daughter of General William F. Draper and Susan Preston Draper

Dog Ears (German Shepherd)
Hanna Lee Tidd

Narcisse, from the series Designs on the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950)
STC255501 Narcisse, from the series Designs on the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950). Georges Barbier (1882-1932), Pochoir Print by Barbier

Miss Jenny Marston and Mr F Robinson as Florizel and Perdita, The Winters Tale, Act IV, scene iii (engraving)
971643 Miss Jenny Marston and Mr F Robinson as Florizel and Perdita, The Winters Tale, Act IV, scene iii (engraving) by English School

Study of shepherds, c. 1875 (chalk on paper)
PNH368306 Study of shepherds, c.1875 (chalk on paper) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 23.2x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Victorian Christmas card of a boy and girl dressed as a shepherd
3603931 Victorian Christmas card of a boy and girl dressed as a shepherd and shepherdess with a wicker basket of forget-me-nots, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The triumph of Dionysus, detail of Pan, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696769 The triumph of Dionysus, detail of Pan, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Dionysus, Kato Paphos, Cyprus; (add.info.: Pan, the god of the woods)

Saint Margaret of Antioch as a Shepherdess (oil on canvas)
873064 Saint Margaret of Antioch as a Shepherdess (oil on canvas) by Ries, Ignacio de (fl.c.1602/2-after 1665); 176.3x101.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

The Good Shepherd, 1866 (stained glass)
3474783 The Good Shepherd, 1866 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Church of St George, Methwold, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

St. Margaret of Antioch, 1656 (oil on canvas)
873065 St. Margaret of Antioch, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664) (studio of); 180x190.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Margaret of Antioch, full-length)

Sheep Salving, 1828. Creator: James Ward
Sheep Salving, 1828

Elizabeth Gray Otis (Mrs. Samuel Alleyne Otis), c. 1764. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Elizabeth Gray Otis (Mrs. Samuel Alleyne Otis), c. 1764

The Shepherd, 1828. Creator: Welby Sherman
The Shepherd, 1828

Mary Sylvester, 1754. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Mary Sylvester, 1754

The Farmers Boy plays his pipe as the lambs dance around his shepherds crook, c1881. When I was a farmer, a Farmers Boy, I used to keep my masters lambs

A shepherd with an old english sheep dog

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"Shepherd's Crook: A Symbol of Tradition and Grace" The shepherd's crook, a timeless symbol of the pastoral life, holds a rich history and significance. Its curved shape evokes images of rolling hills and open fields, where shepherds diligently tend to their flocks. This iconic tool has found its way into various forms of art throughout the ages. In Fife KY8 4 Map, amidst picturesque landscapes, German Shepherds with their attentive dog ears stand proudly by their masters' sides. These loyal companions embody the essence of faithfulness that shepherds have relied upon for centuries. Even royalty recognizes the allure of this ancient implement. Prince Charles is captured in a candid moment at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, accompanied by his sons on a summer day in 1997. The shepherd's crook serves as a reminder that even those born into privilege can appreciate simplicity and connection with nature. Artists have also been captivated by this rustic tool. Georges Barbier's pochoir print "Narcisse" showcases dancers gracefully moving with fluidity reminiscent of shepherds guiding their sheep through meadows adorned with delicate flowers. Shakespearean plays bring forth vivid imagery associated with shepherding traditions. In an engraving depicting Act IV, scene iii from "The Winter's Tale, " Miss Jenny Marston and Mr F Robinson portray Florizel and Perdita respectively – characters whose love blossoms amidst pastoral settings. Historical sketches reveal how artists sought to capture the essence of shepherding life during different eras. A chalk-on-paper study from c. 1875 depicts diligent figures tending to their flock while Victorian Christmas cards depict young boys and girls dressed as humble shepherds during festive times. Religious symbolism intertwines seamlessly with the shepherd's crook too; stained glass windows portraying "The Good Shepherd" or oil paintings like "Saint Margaret of Antioch as a Shepherdess" and "St.