La partenza per i campi

Claude Lorrain, 1638/1641

The image depicts a pastoral scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. Various people are herding animals in the foreground, with a landscape visible beyond them. The horizon is positioned high in the image, showing a distant view of mountains or rolling hills near the top. Trees with intricate branches and foliage are centrally located, contrasting with the background landscape. The image is composed with detailed lines typical of etching or engraving, conveying texture and depth through cross-hatching and shading. The overall palette is monochrome, using varying shades of brown for contrast. On the right side, there is a structure resembling a rustic building on rocky terrain, connected to an arched bridge stretching over a small ravine.
Artista
Claude Lorrain
Datazione
1638/1641
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Acquaforte in nero su carta vergata
Dimensioni
13 × 18,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a pastoral scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. Various people are herding animals in the foreground, with a landscape visible beyond them. The horizon is positioned high in the image, showing a distant view of mountains or rolling hills near the top. Trees with intricate branches and foliage are centrally located, contrasting with the background landscape. The image is composed with detailed lines typical of etching or engraving, conveying texture and depth through cross-hatching and shading. The overall palette is monochrome, using varying shades of brown for contrast. On the right side, there is a structure resembling a rustic building on rocky terrain, connected to an arched bridge stretching over a small ravine.

Claude Lorrain