French, 1600–1682
Claude Lorrain, born Claude Gellée, was a French painter and etcher known for his landscape paintings. He is considered one of the most important landscape artists of the 17th century and significantly influenced the development of the genre. Lorrain was born in 1600 in Chamagne, France, and moved to Rome in his early twenties, where he trained as an artist. He became a prominent figure in the Baroque art movement, focusing on idealized landscapes that often featured classical ruins and serene pastoral scenes. His major works include 'The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba' and 'Landscape with the Marriage of Isaac and Rebecca.' Lorrain's style is characterized by his mastery of light and atmospheric effects, which set the standard for future landscape painters. He died in 1682 in Rome, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to influence artists today.
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