The artwork, titled “Landscape with Cephalus and Procris Reunited by Diana,” was created by Claude Lorrain in 1645. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece is part of the Classicism art movement. It measures 132 by 102 centimeters and falls within the genre of mythological painting. “Landscape with Cephalus and Procris Reunited by Diana” is housed in the National Gallery in London, UK.
The artwork depicts a serene and idyllic landscape, marked by a lush, expansive countryside with grazing cattle. Dominating the scene are towering, verdant trees whose boughs extend towards the sky. In the distance, architectural elements and a rolling terrain merge with a pale, tranquil horizon. Within this natural setting, a group of figures stands near a stream: Cephalus and Procris, mythological characters, are depicted in a moment of reunion facilitated by the goddess Diana. The positioning and attire of the figures, combined with the harmonious, pastoral backdrop, evoke a sense of tranquillity and classical beauty, characteristic of Claude Lorrain’s mastery in landscape painting.
