Paesaggio con ruderi
| Reference: | 4356 |
| Author | Johann Heinrich ROOS |
| Year: | 1660 ca. |
| Measures: | 238 x 148 mm |
| Reference: | 4356 |
| Author | Johann Heinrich ROOS |
| Year: | 1660 ca. |
| Measures: | 238 x 148 mm |
Description
Etching, signed on lower left plate.
Landscape with flying storck; at upper left; two dilapidated farmhouses in background. Lettered at bottom left: 'H Roos inv et fecit.'.
Magnificent work printed on thin laid paper trimmer to platemark, light paper tear on lower left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.
VERY Rare.
Literature
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Hollstein R 42.
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Johann Heinrich ROOS (Otterberg, Palatinato, 1631 - Francoforte sul Meno 1685)
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German Baroque era landscape painter and etcher, Roos specialized in pastoral idylls, idealized landscapes with ancient ruins. He found inspiration in engravings. These pastoral scenes represent the longing of Roos for harmony between men and animals with nature. Roos was also one of the finest German portrait painters of his time.
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Literature
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Hollstein R 42.
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Johann Heinrich ROOS (Otterberg, Palatinato, 1631 - Francoforte sul Meno 1685)
|
German Baroque era landscape painter and etcher, Roos specialized in pastoral idylls, idealized landscapes with ancient ruins. He found inspiration in engravings. These pastoral scenes represent the longing of Roos for harmony between men and animals with nature. Roos was also one of the finest German portrait painters of his time.
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