Artwork
La vuelta al aprisco
La vuelta al aprisco is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pedro Orrente. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
La vuelta al aprisco is a 1601 oil painting by Pedro Orrente, a Spanish artist known for his early adoption of Naturalistic techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a pastoral scene of a shepherd and his flock returning to a fold, set against a mountainous landscape with a cloudy sky. The figures and animals are arranged to convey a sense of movement and direction.
Technique & Style
Orrente's realistic style is evident in the detailed depiction of the animals and landscape. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, characteristic of early Baroque Italian painting influences.
History & Provenance
La vuelta al aprisco is part of the collection at Madrid's Museo del Prado.
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Artist
Pedro de Orrente (April 1580 – 19 January 1645) was a Spanish painter of the early Baroque period. He became one of the first artists in that part of Spain to paint in a Naturalistic style.
