Shepherd and Shepherdess Conversing in a Landscape (Berger et bergère conversant)

Claude Lorrain, ca. 1651

The image shows a pastoral scene with cows and goats near two seated figures, possibly shepherds. In the background, there is a meandering river leading to distant hills and a small town or village. Dense foliage is depicted on the right, with tall trees arching overhead. The artwork features detailed etching with a monochromatic color palette of black and sepia tones.
Kunstenaar
Claude Lorrain
Datering
ca. 1651
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a pastoral scene with cows and goats near two seated figures, possibly shepherds. In the background, there is a meandering river leading to distant hills and a small town or village. Dense foliage is depicted on the right, with tall trees arching overhead. The artwork features detailed etching with a monochromatic color palette of black and sepia tones.

Claude Lorrain