Shepherds with their flocks and dogs. Figure on left is holding bagpipes and, as well as crooks for handling the sheep, there are woodwind instruments on the ground. Woodcut from early 16th century English edition of The Shepheards Kalendar.
Shepherd guarding his flock at night. Under his arm are his bagpipes. He has two dogs with spiked protective collars to help him guard his animals, but these are on leads while in the background a wolf is carrying off a lamb. Woodcut from early 16th century English edition of The Shepheards Kalendar.
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