The Gallery: “Clues in the Fireplace” (painting #5)

Drawing back within this painting we see the shepherd at his fireside in his hut, warming himself before heading out into the cold late afternoon, to the village church. It is the annual hymns and poems night: a rather rowdy hymn practice to start for everyone coming of these cherished old songs,  with refreshments to follow, ready for the evenings alternating beloved hymns and treasured poems.