Figure Studies
The Shepherd David
Elizabeth Jane Gardner
A dramatic 19th-century academic painting depicting the biblical hero David as a young shepherd triumphing over a predator.
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David, the Future King of Israel, While a Shepherd at Bethlehem
John Rogers Herbert
1877 · Medium Not Listed
An atmospheric night scene depicting the young David as a shepherd, serenading his flock under a starlit sky.
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Where it works
A substantial work with a restful register with cooler, clearer color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Blue-green
About the piece
Painted in 1877 by John Rogers Herbert, this serene work captures a moment of quiet contemplation. David, the future king of Israel, is shown in his youth as a shepherd near Bethlehem, playing a harp beneath a luminous crescent moon. The deep indigo sky and the delicate rendering of the resting flock create a grounding, peaceful atmosphere that brings a sense of historical gravitas to any space.
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