Italian Scenery with Cattle
1670
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Italian Scenery with Cattle is a 1670 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white scene shows three people tending to a small herd of goats and cows in a wooded area. One person sits on a rock, another leans on a stick, and the third rests nearby. The trees are bare, and a crumbling stone bridge appears in the distance. The painting looks like it was made to show daily life in the countryside. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows and bright spots. Check out the Baroque movement for more paintings like this.
