BETA

The Shepherd

Figure descriptions
A young shepherd lies on his stomach with his ankles crossed behind him. He lies on a grassy hill and plays a musical instrument. His hat is rimmed with flowers. There are multiple goats scattered behind him. 1/4 page.
Symmetrical tailpiece that features a beast’s head at its centre. Vines extend from the beast’s face on either side, forming a vegetal pattern with fleurons at its extremities. There are animals on either side of the head, sitting on the vegetals. On the left is a rabbit and on the right is a squirrel. The squirrel appears to be eating a seed. Illustration is contained by a rectangular decorative border that features small interlocking circles; this border is then contained within a rectangular double-ruled border. 1/32 page.
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