1281 - Philipp Peter Roos, known as Rosa di Tivoli (1657 Frankfurt am Main – 1706 Rome), attributed;

Philipp Peter Roos, known as Rosa di Tivoli (1657 Frankfurt am Main – 1706 Rome), attributed; Two Resting Goats with a Sheep in a Landscape Roos, who almost never signed his works, primarily painted vividly rendered goats and sheep, as well as shepherds, set against rugged Campagna landscapes. He achieved dramatic effects by illuminating the animals with striking light, causing them to stand out against a darker, earth-toned background. A characteristic feature of his compositions is that Roos placed the animals prominently in the foreground. Born into a family of artists, Roos first studied under his father, Johann Heinrich Roos, before moving to Rome in 1677 to complete his artistic training under his father-in-law, Giacinto Brandi. With his vivid depictions of animals, he achieved Europe-wide renown during the Baroque period, and his works found their way into many important collections. Oil on canvas, relined; 66 cm x 77.5 cm. Framed. Attributed to Philipp Peter Roos, known as Rosa di Tivoli (1657–1706). Oil on canvas, relined.