Shepherd protects sheep from snarling wolf in a golden pastoral scene.

A highly realistic scene in a lush green pasture under a warm, golden sunset sky. A strong, protective shepherd with shoulder-length brown hair and a well-groomed beard stands firmly, legs slightly apart, his body facing forward in a side profile. His face shows a serious, determined expression, with narrowed eyes fiercely locking gaze with a snarling approaching wolf. The wolf, positioned in the foreground, stands in an aggressive, threatening posture—its fur bristled, ears pinned back, fangs bared, mouth open in a snarl and eyes locked on the shepherd. The shepherd wears a flowing beige tunic with an earthy-toned outer robe, gathered at the waist by a simple belt. He holds a small lamb securely in his left arm, cradling it protectively against his chest, the lamb’s legs dangling. His right hand grips a sturdy wooden shepherd’s staff, holding it vertically in front of him like a barrier. The staff has a natural, curved crook. Behind the shepherd stands a single mother sheep, watching him anxiously. The scene is bathed in soft golden light, with mountains visible in the distance and rolling green hills under a hazy sky. Every detail is realistic: the texture of the wool on the animals, the folds in the shepherd’s robes, and the glint of light on the wolf’s fur and teeth. The composition conveys tension, protection, and courage in a pastoral setting. See more