Dance Under the Trees

Claude Lorrain, ca. 1637

The image depicts a landscape scene viewed from a slightly elevated point. The horizon is low, showing a textured landscape stretching into the distance. Intricate brushstrokes create texture and depth in the trees and ground. The monochromatic palette contrasts dark tones of trees and figures with lighter sky and background. A group of figures is near us, engaging in an activity under trees. Cows graze further off, adding to the scene. In the distance, the land slopes towards a misty horizon, hinting at hills or water.
Kunstenaar
Claude Lorrain
Datering
ca. 1637
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching in black on laid paper
Afmetingen
13,6 × 19,7 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image depicts a landscape scene viewed from a slightly elevated point. The horizon is low, showing a textured landscape stretching into the distance. Intricate brushstrokes create texture and depth in the trees and ground. The monochromatic palette contrasts dark tones of trees and figures with lighter sky and background. A group of figures is near us, engaging in an activity under trees. Cows graze further off, adding to the scene. In the distance, the land slopes towards a misty horizon, hinting at hills or water.

Claude Lorrain