Herman van SwaneveltDutch, 1603–1655Koeien
May one see it?
Unknown
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
In the museum's own words — in Dutch
Onder een boom zit een herder met een fluit bij twee koeien.
Rijksmuseum
Particulars
- Accession number
- RP-P-OB-60.955
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
Meanwhile, in the life of Herman van Swanevelt
The whole life1630s
Commissions from the Barberini and the Vatican
During his Roman period Swanevelt's works became highly popular: he received commissions from the Barberini family, Pope Urban VIII and the Vatican, including for the monastery of Monte Cassino; at the Palazzo Pamphilj he painted frescoes.
1641
Return to Paris
In 1641 Swanevelt returned to Paris, where he remained for the rest of his life, only occasionally visiting his native Woerden. He took part in the decoration of the Hôtel Lambert together with Jan Asselijn.
1644
French citizenship
In 1644 Swanevelt was granted French citizenship.
1650
Marriage to Suzanne Rousseau
In 1650 Swanevelt married Suzanne Rousseau.
1651
Admission to the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture
In 1651 Swanevelt was admitted to the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. In France he enjoyed the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu and King Louis XIV.
1655
Died
