Artwork
Viehstück
Viehstück is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Philipp Peter Roos. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a direct representation of livestock, consistent with the title Viehstück, which translates to "cattle piece" or animal piece.
The painting depicts a pastoral scene featuring sheep and a dog. Created by Philipp Peter Roos in 1681, the work focuses on these specific animals as its primary subject matter. The composition presents a direct representation of livestock, consistent with the title Viehstück, which translates to "cattle piece" or animal piece.
The inclusion of the dog alongside the sheep suggests a typical rural setting involving animal husbandry or herding.
Technique & Style
Created in 1681, this oil painting by Philipp Peter Roos depicts a pastoral scene featuring sheep and a dog. The work measures 118.5 cm in height and 153 cm in width. As a piece within the Bavarian State Painting Collections housed at the Alte Pinakothek, it exemplifies the artist's focus on animal subjects within a landscape setting.
The composition centers on the interaction between the livestock and the canine figure, rendered with the naturalistic detail characteristic of Roos's oeuvre during this period.
History & Provenance
Philipp Peter Roos painted Viehstück in 1681, depicting sheep and a dog. The work is part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has been housed in the Alte Pinakothek since its creation.
The painting was created during Roos's time in Rome, where he developed his reputation for animal subjects. It entered the Bavarian State Painting Collections in the 19th century and remains on display at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
The painting Viehstück, created by Philipp Peter Roos in 1681, is held within the Bavarian State Painting Collections. It is specifically located at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it is cataloged under the inventory number BStGS 5890. The provided sources do not contain information regarding any specific exhibitions in which this work has been displayed.
Overview
Philipp Peter Roos, a German painter active in the Roman artistic circles from the late 1670s, completed the work titled Viehstück in 1691. The canvas, now held by Munich’s Alte Pinakothek, belongs to the late Baroque period and presents a rural tableau populated by livestock and a small dog.
Context
The painting reflects the Flemish Baroque influence that permeated northern European art in the late 17th century, especially in its detailed animal studies and dramatic lighting. Roos, known for his animal scenes, integrates the genre’s interest in naturalism with the grandiose sensibility of Baroque narrative.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philipp Peter Roos (later surnamed Rosa di Tivoli; 1655–1706) was a German Baroque painter, active in and near Rome from 1677 onward.
