Artwork

Marine avec l'embarquement de Carlo et Ubaldo

Marine avec l'embarquement de Carlo et Ubaldo, by Claude Lorrain, oil, 1667
Marine avec l'embarquement de Carlo et Ubaldo, by Claude Lorrain, oil, 1667

Marine avec l'embarquement de Carlo et Ubaldo is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Claude Lorrain. It dates from 1667 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.

About this work

Overview

Claude Lorrain's 1667 oil painting, Marine avec l'embarquement de Carlo et Ubaldo, is a landscape work with historical subject matter, characteristic of the French Classical Baroque movement. It is part of the Art Gallery of Ontario's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene with a body of water, a small boat carrying two figures, and a distant landscape featuring a building surrounded by trees and hills. The figures are likely Carlo and Ubaldo, referencing a historical or classical theme.

Technique & Style

The work is rendered in muted colors, utilizing chiaroscuro to create depth and atmosphere. The blending of water and sky, along with the use of light and dark contrasts, contributes to the overall mood of the scene.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Claude Lorrain

Artist

Claude Lorrain

Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.

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