Claude Lorrain’s “Landscape With The Marriage Of Isaac And Rebekah,” created in 1648, is an oil painting on canvas that exemplifies the Classicism movement. The religious painting, measuring 196.9 x 149.2 cm, is housed in the National Gallery in London, UK.
The artwork presents a serene landscape bathed in soft, diffused light, characteristic of Lorrain’s mastery in capturing the atmosphere. The central scene depicts the biblical marriage of Isaac and Rebekah, set against a meticulously detailed backdrop of lush trees and rolling hills. The artist’s use of perspective leads the viewer’s eye towards a distant horizon where mountains meet the sky. In the foreground, figures are engaged in various activities, bringing life and a narrative element to the scene. A river quietly flows through the middle ground, reflecting the tranquility and the harmonious integration of humanity and nature that Lorrain often portrayed.
