1635
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Landscape with a Goatherd is a 1635 oil by Claude Lorrain, held at Ashmolean Museum.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a goatherd in the foreground. The goatherd is seated on the ground, surrounded by trees and a few goats. In the background, a misty lake or river stretches out, with hills rising up in the distance. The sky above is a soft, hazy blue. The painting is rendered in muted colors, with shades of green and brown dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are smooth and delicate, giving the scene a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. This painting is a beautiful example of the work of Claude Lorrain, a French artist known for his landscapes. To learn more about his style and technique, look up Claude Lorrain.
Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.
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