1640
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Wooden Bridge is a 1640 by Claude Lorrain, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet riverside scene with a small wooden bridge. Trees line the banks, and a few people walk near the water. In the background, a building sits beside a hill, and a cow grazes on the grass. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making distant hills look soft and hazy. The bridge looks sturdy but simple, with a few travelers crossing or resting. Look up Baroque next to see how this style used light and drama in everyday scenes.
Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
