Coast scene with a battle on a bridge 

This pen and wash drawing by Claude Lorrain, a leading artist of the 17th-century Italian Baroque, depicts a dramatic battle scene. The viewer is positioned in a wooded area, looking out towards a bridge where a fierce battle is taking place. The composition is balanced by the opposing forces of the battle on the bridge and the tranquil, wooded foreground. It is a work of art that speaks to the ongoing drama of human conflict and the beauty of the natural world. This drawing highlights the artistry of Lorrain's detailed depictions of nature and its impact on the human experience.