Le Troupeau en marche par un temps orageux

Claude Lorrain, vers 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.

Artiste: Claude Lorrain
Datation: vers 1650/1651
Catégorie: Estampe
Technique: Eau-forte
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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