1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather (Le troupeau en marche par un temps orageux) is a 1650 ink by Claude Lorrain, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a herd of cows walking along a winding path through a hilly landscape. In the distance, a castle sits on a hill, and a tall, empty column stands near the road. The sky looks stormy, with dark clouds and rough lines. Trees and bushes line the path, and the cows seem calm despite the weather. The artist used shading to show depth and movement, making the scene feel alive. The stormy sky contrasts with the peaceful animals, which is a common trick in Baroque art. Look up etching to see how artists like Lorrain made prints like this.
Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.
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