Ten sheep

drawing, red-chalk, paper

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

pale palette

pastel soft colours

baroque

red-chalk

ink paper printed

parchment

paper

tea stained

german

14_17th-century

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Ten Sheep" is a study of sheep by Dutch artist Theodor Roos, known for his animal paintings. Roos, born in 1638, masterfully captured the anatomy and posture of the sheep in a quick, gestural style. The composition is dynamic, with the sheep arranged in various poses, highlighting their physical form. This drawing likely served as preparatory work for a larger painting, showcasing Roos's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to portray the natural world with realism. The Städel Museum houses this piece, offering a glimpse into Roos's artistic process.