Artwork
Landscape with shepherd and animals
Landscape with shepherd and animals is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Philipp Peter Roos. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with shepherd and animals is an oil painting created by Philipp Peter Roos around 1691. Characterized by a serene natural setting, the work features a central figure of a shepherd amidst various animals.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a pastoral scene with a shepherd, dressed in red and white, seated on a rock and engaging the viewer's gaze. Surrounding animals include sheep, goats, and a dog, conveying a sense of tranquility and everyday rural life.
Technique & Style
Roos employed chiaroscuro to create depth, volume, and texture, focusing attention on the shepherd. The dramatic, cloud-filled background sky enhances the overall sense of naturalism.
History & Provenance
Attributed to the Barbizon school, despite the artist's activity in Italy, the painting is now part of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Context
As a German Baroque painter working in Italy, Roos (later known as Rosa di Tivoli) specialized in pastoral landscapes, emphasizing realistic depictions of animals within natural environments.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Philipp Peter Roos (later surnamed Rosa di Tivoli; 1655–1706) was a German Baroque painter, active in and near Rome from 1677 onward.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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