Artwork
Paysage avec chute d’eau et chasseurs
Paysage avec chute d’eau et chasseurs is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Claude Lorrain. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Paysage avec chute d’eau et chasseurs is a 1633 oil painting by Claude Lorrain, a French artist associated with the Baroque movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with hunters and a waterfall, exemplifying Lorrain's practice of integrating small figures into idealized natural settings, blending natural scenery with classical themes.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene, characteristic of Lorrain's style developed during his time in Italy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1633, the painting is now held in the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.
