Luke 15
The Lost Sheep in Biblical Art
The lost sheep parable invites artists to show pursuit, rescue, and joy over one recovered life.
Bible and Art Context
Millais's wood engraving for the Parables series concentrates the shepherd's care into a single searching figure, matching Luke's emphasis on seeking until he finds.
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The Lost Sheep
Sir John Everett Millais (engraved by Dalziel Brothers), 1864, Wood engraving
The Met releases this parable print under CC0, making the seeking shepherd freely reusable.
Source: The Met / Wikimedia CommonsQuestions about Lost Sheep in Art
Where is the lost sheep parable in the Bible?
The parable is found in Luke 15, with a related saying in Matthew 18.
What does the lost sheep image emphasize?
Artists often stress the shepherd's pursuit and joy, reflecting heaven's rejoicing over one sinner who repents.
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