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Claude Lorrain (French: [klod lɔ.ʁɛ̃]; born Claude Gellée, called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c. 1600 – 23 November 1682) was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher of the Baroque era.
Claude Lorrain (born 1600, Chamagne, France—died Nov. 23, 1682, Rome [Italy]) was a French artist best known for, and one of the greatest masters of, ideal landscape painting, an art form that seeks to present a view of nature more beautiful and harmonious than nature itself.
Learn about Claude Lorrain, one of the earliest and most influential artists to focus on landscape painting. Explore his biography, works, drawings, etchings and legacy at Wikiart.org.
- French
- November 21, 1682
- Chamagne, France
Learn about the life and career of Claude Lorrain, a French-born painter who became famous in Italy for his landscapes and light effects. Explore his paintings, prints, and drawings in the Met collection and beyond.
Learn about Claude Lorrain, a French painter of the Baroque period who created idealized landscapes with classical architecture and dramatic light effects. Explore his most famous works, such as Harbor Scene at Sunset and Pastoral Landscape, and his influence on later artists.
- November 23, 1682
Claude Gellée--known as Claude Lorrain from his birthplace, the duchy of Lorraine--was born in 1604/1605 to a humble family in the village of Chamagne, not far from Nancy. He was probably in his early teens when he left Lorraine for Rome, and according to his friend and first biographer Joachim von Sandrart, he had been trained as a pastry cook.
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'Claude Lorrain (c. 1600-1682) was a French painter who worked primarily in Italy and is well known for his Baroque style landscapes. He produced this signed oil painting while in...
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