The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (recto); The Arch of Titus, Camp Vaccino (verso) 1615 - 1682
claudelorrain
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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light pencil work
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ink drawing
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ink painting
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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incomplete sketchy
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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virgin-mary
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watercolor
Claude Lorrain's "The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (recto); The Arch of Titus, Camp Vaccino (verso)" is a pen and brown ink drawing, circa 1615-1682, which features a biblical scene on one side and an architectural study of ancient Rome on the other. This drawing showcases Lorrain's characteristic style, utilizing fine lines and delicate shading to depict the figures and landscapes with a sense of depth and realism. This drawing highlights the importance of landscape in Lorrain's oeuvre, a recurring theme in his work.
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