Artwork
Landschaft mit Hirten
Landschaft mit Hirten is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landschaft mit Hirten is a 1655 painting on copper by Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi, an Italian artist known for his landscapes and architectural work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a landscape with a central tree, two figures in the foreground, and a background featuring hills, a building, and a river. One figure points towards something in the distance, inviting the viewer to explore the scene.
Technique & Style
Executed on copper, a less common medium, the painting showcases Grimaldi's skill in landscape genre painting, influenced by his experience with fresco.
History & Provenance
The work is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, reflecting Grimaldi's popularity among Roman patrons during his time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606 – 28 November 1680) was an Italian painter, draughtsman, printmaker and architect. He was an accomplished fresco painter of classical landscapes which were popular with leading Roman families.
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