Artwork
Ruhende Herde
Ruhende Herde is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem Romeyn. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Ruhende Herde is a 1665 oil landscape by Willem Romeyn, housed at the Alte Pinakothek. The painting depicts a serene countryside scene.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a tranquil animal grouping: a solitary cow near a small flock of sheep, with a figure tending to them in the distance. A bare tree and a thatched-roof hut complete the peaceful setting under a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Romeyn employed soft shading techniques to achieve depth, characterized by smooth shadow transitions. This approach contributes to the calm demeanor of the animals, implying restfulness.
History & Provenance
Created in 1665, the work is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. No detailed provenance history is provided in the available information.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not detailed, the use of soft shading might relate to broader 17th-century European landscape painting techniques, though distinct from the more dramatic chiaroscuro style.
Legacy
The painting's legacy is not explicitly outlined in the provided information, suggesting it may not be widely recognized beyond its presence in the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willem Romeyn (1624–1697) was a Dutch Golden Age landscape artist, born in Haarlem.
Landschaft
Vieh an der Tränke
Landscape with fishermen and shepherds with their cattle
Wooded Country with Cattle
Evening Landscape with Wooded Rocks and Cattle
Ruhende Herde mit Hirten
Shepherdess with Cattle
Hirt mit Rinderherde
Evening Landscape with Wooded Rocks and Cattle
Keld Skov ved Frederiksborg med en del af det kongelige stutteri. I forgrunden schweizer- og tyrolerkvæg