Who painted Viehstück mit Hirten?

Viehstück mit Hirten was painted by Hendrick Mommers in 1658.

Where can I see Viehstück mit Hirten?

Viehstück mit Hirten is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Viehstück mit Hirten?

Viehstück mit Hirten is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Viehstück mit Hirten

Hendrick Mommers , 1658

Viehstück mit Hirten is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Hendrick Mommers. It dates from 1658 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Viehstück mit Hirten is a 1658 painting by Hendrick Mommers, a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter active in Amsterdam.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene pastoral scene with a group of women and livestock in the foreground, set against rolling hills and a cloudy sky. Two women sit on the ground surrounded by sheep, while a third stands beside them, holding a stick.

Technique & Style

The artist has captured the textures of the sheep's wool and the women's clothing, adding depth and realism to the scene. The overall effect is one of peace and tranquility, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age movement.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, having been created by Mommers, who was baptized in Amsterdam in 1620 and buried there in 1693.