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David The Shepherd | Elizabeth Jane Gardner | 1895 15th Century Mednyánszky's masterful use of mutedThis painting, titled "David The Shepherd," was created by Elizabeth Jane Gardner around 1895. It depicts the young biblical figure David, shortly after he has slain a lion to protect his flock. David is shown kneeling with one hand raised, holding a lamb in his other arm, symbolizing his role as a protector and shepherd. The lion he has defeated lies at his feet, its fierce expression contrasting with the calm and serene demeanor of David. The