The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather (Le troupeau en marche par un temps orageux)

Claude Lorrain, c. 1650/1651

The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. A herd of cattle is moving across the terrain, guided by a figure. The horizon is low, showing distant mountains, softly rendered clouds, and a castle-like structure on a hill obscured by trees. On the left, the ruins of an architectural structure, possibly columns, are visible. The etching features detailed brushstrokes, providing texture and depth. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of sepia and dark brown.
Художник
Claude Lorrain
Датировка
c. 1650/1651
Вид
Print
Техника
etching
Колекция
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Лиценз
Обществено достояние, CC0

Описание на изображението

The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. A herd of cattle is moving across the terrain, guided by a figure. The horizon is low, showing distant mountains, softly rendered clouds, and a castle-like structure on a hill obscured by trees. On the left, the ruins of an architectural structure, possibly columns, are visible. The etching features detailed brushstrokes, providing texture and depth. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of sepia and dark brown.

Claude Lorrain