Cattle Piece 1670 - 1706

"Cattle Piece" is a painting by Philipp Peter Roos, completed between 1670 and 1706. The painting depicts a group of animals including goats, sheep, and dogs, realistically rendered in detail. This work, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, is a prime example of Roos's animalistic paintings. Roos was known for his meticulous depictions of animals in their natural environments, a hallmark of the Dutch Golden Age. The painting exemplifies the 17th-century Dutch fascination with animal portraiture, capturing the essence of these creatures with both precision and emotional depth.