Artwork
Ruhende Herde mit Hirten
Ruhende Herde mit Hirten 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
Ruhende Herde mit Hirten is a 1691 painting by Philipp Peter Roos, a German artist known as Rosa di Tivoli, who was active in Italy during the Flemish Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a shepherd with his flock of sheep and goats, accompanied by a dog, in a serene and idyllic scene that conveys a sense of peace and harmony.
Technique & Style
The work features a pastoral scene with a strong emphasis on capturing the tranquility of the natural setting, using a landscape background with rolling hills and trees to create depth.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek collection, exemplifying Roos's specialization in pastoral scenes and his depiction of livestock and shepherds in the Roman countryside.
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.
