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Landscape with Classical Ruins

Sébastien Le Clerc I

1673

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with Classical Ruins is a 1673 ink by Sébastien Le Clerc I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Sébastien Le Clerc I
When & what style?: 1673 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with classical ruins. There are columns, arches, and other old buildings in the scene. The sky is light and there are some birds flying. In the foreground, there's a large stone structure with arches and columns. It looks like it's been worn down by time. There are also some trees and bushes around the ruins. The painting has a lot of detail and texture, which makes it feel realistic. If you want to learn more about this style of art, check out the Baroque movement.