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Goat with Bell, by Johann Heinrich Roos, 1665

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Overview

Goat with Bell is a 1665 by Johann Heinrich Roos, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Johann Heinrich Roos
When & what style?
1665 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a goat standing on a grassy hillside, its head turned slightly as if listening. A lamb lies nearby, and a bell hangs from the goat’s neck. Trees and distant buildings dot the background, giving a sense of a quiet, open landscape. The artist used simple lines and shading to show the goat’s fur and the folds of its body. The scene feels calm, almost like a snapshot of daily life in the countryside. Want to see more? Check out *Baroque* art for similar detailed, lively sketches.

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