Peisaj muntos cu capre și oi ; pandant: Pisaj cu capre și oi

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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Peisaj muntos cu capre și oi ; pandant: Pisaj cu capre și oi is an unspecified by Johann Lauterer, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Johann Lauterer
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of goats and sheep in a rocky, wooded landscape. The goats have long, curved horns and shaggy coats, while the sheep are fluffy and white. In the background, trees and distant hills fade into a soft, cloudy sky. Notice how the artist used shadows to make the animals look solid and real, especially on the goat’s fur and the rocky ground. If you like this, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.

About the artist

Artist

Johann Lauterer

Johann Lauterer painted quiet mountain scenes with sheep and goats. His two-panel landscapes show rocky pastures and winding paths, one side framed by steep cliffs, the other by rolling hills. Both sides share the same…

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