Who painted Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford?

Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford was painted by Johann Heinrich Roos in 1670.

Where can I see Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford?

Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford is held by Städel Museum.

What movement is Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford?

Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford?

Museum-quality prints of Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford

Johann Heinrich Roos , 1670

Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Johann Heinrich Roos. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.

About this work

Overview

Herdsmen Driving Cattle through a Ford is an oil painting by Johann Heinrich Roos, created in 1670. It is a genre scene depicting a pastoral moment, and is currently held at the Städel Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a herdsman on horseback guiding a herd of cattle, predominantly white with one brown ox, through a ford. The scene is set against a backdrop of a rocky shoreline, trees, and a cloudy sky, evoking a serene rural atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its detailed rendering, particularly in the depiction of the animals' textures and movements. The herdsman and his horse are also skillfully drawn, conveying a sense of energy and dynamism, while the background provides depth to the composition.