1662
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mercury and Argus (Mercure et Argus) is a 1662 ink by Claude Lorrain, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a serene landscape with a prominent columned structure on the right. In the foreground, a figure sits on the ground, holding a staff, while a bull lies nearby. The background features rolling hills and a distant body of water, with a few trees scattered throughout. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The columned structure adds a sense of grandeur and classical influence. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement, which emphasized dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.
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