Philipp Peter Roos

Philipp Peter Roos, a German painter born in 1657 in St. Goar, was a prominent figure of the Baroque period. He was known for his pastoral landscapes and animal paintings, which often depicted scenes of rural life with a vivid naturalism. Roos moved to Italy in 1677, where he became a member of the Bentvueghels, an association of mainly Dutch and Flemish artists working in Rome, and acquired the nickname "Rosa da Tivoli" due to his frequent depictions of the Tivoli countryside. His work was influential in the development of animal painting in Italy, blending Northern European precision with Italianate warmth and light. Roos passed away in 1706 in Rome, leaving behind a legacy that bridged the artistic traditions of Northern Europe and Italy.