Harbor scene

Date: 17th century
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Chateau de Versailles, Francie
Dimensions: 56 x 72

The painting depicts a busy harbour scene from the Renaissance or early modern period with people and ships. In the foreground are people trading, fleeing and working. Several figures are carrying goods while white plates are placed around them. The background is dominated by Renaissance-style architecture with columns and grand buildings. Various sailing ships with flags are sailing on the sea.

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Lorrain painted picture Harbor scene in 17th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. Original size is 56 x 72. This art piece is located in Chateau de Versailles, Francie. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Claude Lorrain (1600-1682). Family name Gelée. French landscape artist. He was the most important author of 17th century landscape paintings. He uncovered the beauty of different times of day - because of this, he painted landscapes with light from the west, east or in different weather conditions. Especially at the beginning, he enjoyed painting landscapes with distant views, distant horizons and elaborate details. In the more mature period of his life, he simplified his composition and tried to capture the atmosphere of the place. He painted pictures with tranquil views of the sea combined with monumental architecture (often ruins of ancient buildings - see his most famous painting The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba), landscapes and vast groves, all in a poetic and harmonic spirit. His painting techniques had many followers and lasted until the onset of Impressionism.