Study for The Fleece of Gideon, Plate 375, Physica Sacra

A man stands inside an open-air, circular structure, with his arms raised in front of him and a fleece, or the woolly covering of what appears to be a sheep, at his feet. A mountainous landscape dotted with trees and buildings can be seen in the distance. The picture is bordered by an elaborate onamented frame consisting of natural forms, including wheat and leaves, as well as various tools, including nets and shovels.