Antiker Turm vor den Toren Roms

Claude Lorrain, um 1630/1635

This image features a cylindrical tower rising above lush foliage. The tower is slightly to the right of center, surrounded by soft, blurred lines that suggest vegetation. There is no clearly defined horizon, as the landscape's contours blend into the background. The artwork is executed in a monochromatic palette dominated by reddish-brown tones. The strokes are loose and gestural, creating a sense of movement in the trees. The elements merge into one another to create a harmonious composition.
Künstler
Claude Lorrain
Datierung
um 1630/1635
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
Rötel auf Büttenpapier
Maße
9,5 × 12,9 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This image features a cylindrical tower rising above lush foliage. The tower is slightly to the right of center, surrounded by soft, blurred lines that suggest vegetation. There is no clearly defined horizon, as the landscape's contours blend into the background. The artwork is executed in a monochromatic palette dominated by reddish-brown tones. The strokes are loose and gestural, creating a sense of movement in the trees. The elements merge into one another to create a harmonious composition.

Claude Lorrain