1640
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Shipwreck (Le naufrage) is a 1640 ink by Claude Lorrain, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic shipwreck at sea. Waves crash over sinking ships, and people struggle in the water or cling to wreckage. In the background, a rocky coastline looms with a castle on a hill. The lines are scratchy and dark, making the scene feel dramatic and urgent. The artist used a technique called etching to create this dramatic effect. The lines are sharp and layered, which makes the water and movement look intense. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to make prints.
Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.
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