An Arcadian Shepherdess holding a Lamb
workshop of John Nost II (d. London 1729)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1729
Materials
Lead
Measurements
1620 mm high
Order this imageCollection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180991.3
Summary
Lead sculpture, An Arcadian Shepherdess holding a Lamb, workshop of John Nost II (d. London 1729). One of four Archadian shepherds/sheperdesses on the Aviary Terrace. Standing figure of an Arcadian sherpherdess a garland of flowers in her hair, and sleeved knee length dress with cross stitched bodice. Right hand raised above her head, left supports a lamb over her left knee. Looks to sinister. Part of listed building - Grade I - Orangery Terrace at Powis Castle (16776)
Provenance
Amongst the sculpture within the grounds of Powis Castle and Gardens and part of the original bequest of the property in 1952.
Makers and roles
workshop of John Nost II (d. London 1729), sculptor