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Shepherd and animals in a landscape, by Philipp Peter Roos, unspecified, 1650

Shepherd and animals in a landscape

Philipp Peter Roos

1650

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

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Overview

Shepherd and animals in a landscape is a 1650 unspecified by Philipp Peter Roos, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Philipp Peter Roos
When & what style?
1650 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting shows a shepherd and his animals in a landscape. The shepherd is sitting on a rock, surrounded by goats, sheep, and a cow. In the background, there are mountains and a cloudy sky. The shepherd is wearing a hat and a long coat, and he's holding a stick in his hand. The animals are all looking at him, as if they're waiting for him to do something. The colors in the painting are muted, with lots of browns and grays. The painting has a peaceful, serene atmosphere. It's like a moment frozen in time. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, check out the work of artist Philipp Peter Roos.

About the artist

Portrait of Philipp Peter Roos
Artist

Philipp Peter Roos

Philipp Peter Roos (later surnamed Rosa di Tivoli; 1655–1706) was a German Baroque painter, active in and near Rome from 1677 onward.

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