Puerto con una gran torre

Claude Lorrain, hacia 1641

This image depicts a seascape view of a bustling harbor. The horizon is set low with a vast sky above it. Various ships with sails unfurled are visible on the horizon, along with a tower and docked ship on the left. Activity is seen along the shoreline, as people engage in loading activities. A large sailing ship occupies the right side of the image, with figures seen hauling barrels. The detailed line work suggests an etching style, creating a historical ambiance with a monochromatic color palette of black and gray.
Artista
Claude Lorrain
Fecha
hacia 1641
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Aguafuerte sobre papel verjurado
Medidas
12,6 × 16,6 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This image depicts a seascape view of a bustling harbor. The horizon is set low with a vast sky above it. Various ships with sails unfurled are visible on the horizon, along with a tower and docked ship on the left. Activity is seen along the shoreline, as people engage in loading activities. A large sailing ship occupies the right side of the image, with figures seen hauling barrels. The detailed line work suggests an etching style, creating a historical ambiance with a monochromatic color palette of black and gray.

Claude Lorrain