Artwork

An Italian Landscape with Cattle

An Italian Landscape with Cattle, by Johann Heinrich Roos, paint
An Italian Landscape with Cattle, by Johann Heinrich Roos, paint

An Italian Landscape with Cattle is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Johann Heinrich Roos. It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

An Italian Landscape with Cattle, painted by Johann Heinrich Roos in 1692, is a landscape painting housed at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene Italian landscape where cattle graze in the foreground, with distant buildings and a mountain range set against a cloudy blue sky. The scene conveys tranquility, with the cattle's varied poses introducing a subtle sense of movement.

Technique & Style

Roos employed a warm color palette dominated by browns and greens. The use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, guiding the viewer's eye into the composition.

History & Provenance

Created in 1692, the work is part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Gemäldegalerie Berlin open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.