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Claude Lorrain, circa 1638/1641

The image depicts a seascape with two figures working with ropes on a rocky shoreline. In the background, a large sailing ship is caught in tumultuous waves with torn sails, approaching a rocky shore. On the left side, more ships are seen battling rough seas. The horizon is obscured by waves, and the sky is filled with crosshatched lines. A stone tower stands prominently on the right against the sky. The artwork is rendered in shades of black and white.
Artista
Claude Lorrain
Datazione
circa 1638/1641
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Acquaforte
Dimensioni
12,8 × 18 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a seascape with two figures working with ropes on a rocky shoreline. In the background, a large sailing ship is caught in tumultuous waves with torn sails, approaching a rocky shore. On the left side, more ships are seen battling rough seas. The horizon is obscured by waves, and the sky is filled with crosshatched lines. A stone tower stands prominently on the right against the sky. The artwork is rendered in shades of black and white.

Claude Lorrain