Man with sheep in his arms Landi cm. 12

In the morning, each shepherd would call his flock to him and they would walk behind him, carrying a blanket for sleeping outdoors, a saddlebag with food, and a staff to defend themselves. Jesus presents a variant to this ancient image, he is the "Good" shepherd, not a mercenary, he loves his sheep calling them to himself one by one, he does not flee in front of the wolf but rather defends them to the death. He is often represented in the crib with a sheep on his shoulders, almost like a son.