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Liber Veritatis: No. 133, A Landscape, with Cattle, and the Angel Comforting Hagar
Liber Veritatis: No. 133, A Landscape, with Cattle, and the Angel Comforting Hagar is a print by the Romanticist artist Richard Earlom. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Liber Veritatis: No.
About this work
Overview
Liber Veritatis: No. 133, A Landscape, with Cattle, and the Angel Comforting Hagar is a print created by Richard Earlom in 1776, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with grazing cattle, rolling hills, and trees, featuring the biblical scene of the angel comforting Hagar in the corner. The warm, earthy tones and birds in flight above contribute to the tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Earlom's use of light and shadow creates depth and texture, with varying shading giving the trees and hills a sense of volume. The chiaroscuro technique employed is characteristic of Romantic-era artists, adding to the overall dimensional effect of the scene.
Artist & collection
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