Who painted Viehstück?

Viehstück was painted by Philipp Peter Roos in 1691.

Where can I see Viehstück?

Viehstück is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Viehstück?

Viehstück is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Viehstück

Philipp Peter Roos , 1691

Viehstück is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Philipp Peter Roos. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1691, *Viehstück* is an oil painting by the German artist Philipp Peter Roos, who spent much of his career in Italy after arriving there in 1677. The work belongs to the late Baroque tradition that flourished in the Flemish regions, and it is presently part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a modestly dressed woman standing amid a gentle hillside, surrounded by a small herd of goats. She cradles a young animal—either a lamb or a kid—while the goats either gaze toward her or look away, suggesting a quiet interaction between human caretaker and livestock within a pastoral setting.

Technique & Style

The woman's veil and shawl are painted with fine brushwork that captures folds and texture, while the goats’ coats display subtle variations of light.

Roos renders the scene with a naturalistic eye, emphasizing the tactile qualities of fabric and fur. The woman's veil and shawl are painted with fine brushwork that captures folds and texture, while the goats’ coats display subtle variations of light. The background features rolling hills, scattered trees, and a softly clouded sky, all executed in a balanced, realistic manner typical of Baroque landscape painting.

History & Provenance

After its execution, the painting entered various private collections before being acquired by the Alte Pinakothek, where it has been displayed as part of the museum’s holdings of 17th‑century European art. Roos, sometimes referred to as Rosa di Tivoli, built his reputation on such animal and countryside scenes, and *Viehstück* exemplifies the genre that defined his oeuvre.