Works Johann Heinrich Roos



italianate landscape



gypsy camp in roman ruin, 1671, städelsches kunstinstitut


roos specialized in pastoral idylls, idealized landscapes ancient ruins. found inspiration in engravings. these pastoral scenes represent longing of roos harmony between men , animals nature. among biblical, historical , genre scenes, roos preferred subjects involving animals: shepherds of nativity, venus , adonis. roos 1 of finest german portrait painters of time. painted princes, noble ladies , officers, frankfurt middle classes. roos worked many individual drawings (albertina, vienne), of domestic animals. intensified individuality of each species.







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