Artwork
Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford
Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Johann Heinrich Roos. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
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Overview
Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford is an oil painting by Johann Heinrich Roos, created in 1670. It is a genre scene depicting a pastoral moment, and is currently held at the Städel Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a herdsman on horseback guiding a herd of cattle, predominantly white with one brown ox, through a ford. The scene is set against a backdrop of a rocky shoreline, trees, and a cloudy sky, evoking a serene rural atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its detailed rendering, particularly in the depiction of the animals' textures and movements. The herdsman and his horse are also skillfully drawn, conveying a sense of energy and dynamism, while the background provides depth to the composition.
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Artist & collection
Landscape with herdsmen and cattle
Herd near a river
Huilua soittava paimen ja karjaa
Landscape with herdsman and cattle
The cattle ferry
Italian Landscape with Shepherds and Animals at a Fountain
Cattle in a Hilly Landscape
Hilly Landscape with Shepherd, Drover and Cattle
Italian Landscape with Shepherds and Animals at a Fountain
Herd near a fountain
The Cattle Herd