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View of Delphi with a Procession, by Claude Lorrain, oil, 1673

View of Delphi with a Procession

Claude Lorrain

1673

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

View of Delphi with a Procession is a 1673 oil by Claude Lorrain, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Claude Lorrain
When & what style?
1673
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a large hill in the background, covered in trees and buildings. A group of people are walking towards the viewer, some carrying objects. In the foreground, there is a body of water and a few trees. The scene is set in a classical style, with ancient Greek or Roman architecture visible on the hill. The sky is blue with white clouds, and the overall mood is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Claude Lorrain.

About the artist

Portrait of Claude Lorrain
Artist

Claude Lorrain

Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.

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