Hand mirror with Christ as the Good Shepherd

Limosin, Jean, c. 1640 - c. 1660

The colourful enamel on this copper hand mirror represents Christ as the Good Shepherd. He protects his flock, which stands for the Christian community, by slaying a wolf. The meaning of the Latin inscription below the scene is ‘take care of my sheep’ and was Christ’s call to his apostles to continue his work.

  • Artwork typehand mirror
  • Object numberBK-1958-46
  • Dimensionsheight 11.1 cm x height 10.2 cm x width 7.6 cm x thickness 1.2 cm