Artwork

Vieh an der Tränke

Vieh an der Tränke, by Michiel Carree, unspecified, 1696
Vieh an der Tränke, by Michiel Carree, unspecified, 1696

Vieh an der Tränke is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Michiel Carree. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Vieh an der Tränke, painted in 1696 by Michiel Carree, is a characteristic example of the Dutch Golden Age's pastoral scene tradition, executed during the Rococo period.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene, naturalistic scene of a cow and two goats at a watering trough in a wooded setting, emphasizing tranquility and the animals' obliviousness to the viewer.

Technique & Style

While trained under Hendrik Carree and Nicolaas Berchem, Carree's style in this work reflects the influence of Gabriel van der Leeuw, though specific techniques used in *Vieh an der Tränke* are not detailed in the provided sources.

History & Provenance

Created in 1696, the painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, with its history of ownership prior to this affiliation not specified in the given facts.

Context

As a Rococo-era work within the Dutch Golden Age, *Vieh an der Tränke* fits into a broader European artistic trend of depicting idyllic, everyday natural scenes.

Legacy

The painting's impact or influence on subsequent art movements or artists is not specified in the provided information, highlighting it primarily as a representative work of its time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Michiel Carree

Michiel Carree or Carré (1657 – October 1727) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. Carree was born in The Hague. He received his first instructions from his elder brother Hendrik Carré, and afterwards became the scholar of…