Artwork
Hirtenpaar und Kleinvieh in italienischer Landschaft
Hirtenpaar und Kleinvieh in italienischer Landschaft is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Philipp Peter Roos. It is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Hirtenpaar und Kleinvieh in italienischer Landschaft is a 1710 painting by Philipp Peter Roos, a German Baroque artist active in Rome. The work captures a serene Italian landscape scene featuring a shepherd couple and their livestock.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a tranquil moment in the lives of a shepherd couple, emphasizing their harmony with nature. The subject reflects Roos's specialization in pastoral themes, often infused with a sense of peaceful coexistence between humans and animals.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the painting showcases Roos's attention to detail, evident in the textured renderings of animal fur and human clothing. A nuanced color palette creates depth and atmosphere, suggestive of the artist's possible employment of chiaroscuro techniques to enhance spatial and emotional depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1710 during the Rococo period, the painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. Roos, later known as Rosa di Tivoli, was particularly renowned for his pastoral scenes, which this work exemplifies.
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.
