Jacob and Laban with daughters

Date: 1676
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, UK
Dimensions: 72 x 94.5

The picture shows a peaceful landscape with an idyllic scene. In the foreground are the main motifs - a large tree and a group of people in period clothing standing and conversing. In the background a large field can be seen with small figures of farmers and a flock of sheep. Far in the distance a small castle or watchtower can be seen on a hill. Overall, the painting gives a very peaceful and picturesque impression and reflects a scene of rural life probably in the 18th or early 19th century.

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Lorrain painted picture Jacob and Laban with daughters in 1676. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is landscape. Original size is 72 x 94.5. This art piece is located in Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, UK. 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.