Who painted View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso)?

View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso) was painted by Claude Lorrain in 1645.

Where can I see View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso)?

View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso)?

View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso) is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso)

Claude Lorrain , 1645

View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso) is a drawing by the Baroque artist Claude Lorrain. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This drawing depicts a serene landscape near Rome, featuring the Acqua Acetosa mineral spring, a site renowned for its healing properties.

Accession no.: 1928.15
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Greene

About this work

Overview

This drawing depicts a serene landscape near Rome, featuring the Acqua Acetosa mineral spring, a site renowned for its healing properties. The work is characterized by a harmonious blend of naturalistic detail and imaginative interpretation.

Subject & Meaning

The scene represents a tranquil riverside setting, with figures collecting water from the spring. The artist's rendering of the location is not a straightforward representation, but rather an idealized vision of an Arcadian world.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen-and-ink and wash, the drawing showcases the artist's mastery of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark. The use of this medium allows for a soft, golden quality that pervades the landscape.

History & Provenance

The drawing is the work of Claude Lorrain, a French-born artist who spent his career in Rome, producing numerous landscapes and drawings of the Roman Campagna and Neapolitan coastline. The verso of the sheet features a sketch of David and Goliath.