El paso del vado

Claude Lorrain, 1634

The image is an etching showing a pastoral scene from an elevated vantage point. The horizon is high, with trees dominating the landscape. The artwork features intricate brushstrokes typical of etching, giving texture to the trees and figures. The black and white color palette highlights light and shadow. Closest to us, goats are seen with a man and woman nearby. In the background, more figures are engaged in activities. The scene is completed by a dense forest in the background.
Artista
Claude Lorrain
Fecha
1634
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Aguafuerte
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image is an etching showing a pastoral scene from an elevated vantage point. The horizon is high, with trees dominating the landscape. The artwork features intricate brushstrokes typical of etching, giving texture to the trees and figures. The black and white color palette highlights light and shadow. Closest to us, goats are seen with a man and woman nearby. In the background, more figures are engaged in activities. The scene is completed by a dense forest in the background.

Claude Lorrain