The painting that made Claude Lorrain famous is Landscape z nimfami in satirirom (1641); it hangs in the Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo. View of La Crescenza (1648) and Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba (1648) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 325 works by Claude Lorrain in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktober 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
Claude Lorrain’s “Landscape with Nymph and Satyr Dancing,” completed in 1641, stands as an exemplar of Baroque landscape painting—a genre that prioritized dramatic lighting, idealized beauty, and a profound engagement with humanist ideals. This monumental canvas (330 x 997 cm) transports viewers to a serene yet powerfully expressive vista, capturing the essence of Arcadia – the mythical pastoral paradise revered by Renaissance artists.
To gaze upon Claude Lorrain's View of La Crescenza is to step across the threshold of time and into an idealized vision of the Italian landscape. This painting does more than merely depict a scene; it captures a profound sense of pastoral tranquility, a moment suspended between history and perfect repose. The subject matter itself—a view encompassing a medieval fortress gracefully adapted into a country house for the aristocratic Crescenzi…
A Symphony in Sunlight: Claude Lorrain’s ‘Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba’ The National Gallery houses a treasure that transcends mere visual pleasure – Claude Lorrain’s “Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba,” completed in 1648. More than just a depiction of a biblical narrative, this monumental canvas embodies the very essence of Baroque landscape painting, cementing Lorrain's position as one of the era’s foremost…
The scene unfolds within a lush, green expanse where nature and architecture exist in quiet equilibrium. A waterfall descends through the center of a dense forest, introducing movement to an otherwise still landscape. In the distance, a castle rises against the horizon, providing a structural anchor to the wilder elements of the terrain. Scattered throughout the foreground and middle ground, cattle, horses, and sheep graze peacefully among small groups of…
In the luminous realm of Claude Lorrain’s Acis and Galatea, the boundaries between the earthly landscape and the divine myth blur into a single, breathtaking moment of classical repose. Painted in 1657, this masterpiece serves as a profound window into the Baroque era's obsession with idealized nature and timeless romance. The scene unfolds along a tranquil coastline, where the gentle rhythm of the waves meets a shore populated by figures…
The technique used to achieve such a specific, golden radiance is nothing short of miraculous. The artist treats light as a primary subject, using it to define the depth and volume of the entire scene. By placing the sun as the direct source of illumination, the foreground and middle distance are pushed into sharp relief, while the background dissolves into a soft, atmospheric haze. This method creates a sense of…
The sun hangs suspended in a warm, amber glow, casting a soft light across a wide, expansive landscape that feels both lived-in and dreamlike. In this tranquil setting, the air seems to hum with the quiet energy of a summer afternoon. Near the water's edge, a group of figures gathers, their movements suggesting a spontaneous moment of joy. Some dance with a light, rhythmic grace, while others stand in small…
To gaze upon this depiction, View of Delphi, is to be transported across the centuries to a moment suspended between myth and sublime natural beauty. Claude Lorrain masterfully captures not merely a location, but an entire atmosphere—a confluence of human endeavor, divine suggestion, and untamed nature. The scene unfolds with breathtaking scope: a majestic, rocky hillside dominates the background, crowned by the imposing silhouette of a castle, suggesting both civilization's…
In the quietude of Landscape with a Goatherd, created in 1637, we are invited into a realm where time seems to suspend its forward march. Claude Lorrain, a master of the Baroque era, does not merely paint a scene; he orchestrates an atmosphere. The canvas unfolds as a serene pastoral vision, where a solitary goatherd tends to his flock amidst a lush, verdant expanse. As one gazes upon this masterpiece,…
The artwork titled Pastoral landscape is a painting by the artist Claude Lorrain. This specific work is dated 1636. It is also recognized by the alternative title Diamond Claude, a name derived from its faceted format and the medium used for its execution.
In this 1638 oil on canvas, we find ourselves looking through a window into an idealized world. The composition uses a repoussoir technique, where the dark, detailed elements…
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To gaze upon this Imaginary View of Tivoli is to step directly into the sublime embrace of the Baroque landscape tradition. Claude Lorrain, master chronicler of light and…
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In the quiet, golden glow of the Baroque era, Claude Lorrain captured a moment of profound stillness that transcends time. Landscape with Narcissus and Echo is not merely…
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In this 1661 oil on canvas, we find ourselves walking alongside three figures on a path toward Emmaus. The scene is framed by the dark, silhouetted presence of…
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In the soft, amber glow of an approaching dawn, Claude Lorrain invites us to witness a moment of profound transition. The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba is…
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To gaze upon this depiction of Landscape with the Rest on the Flight to Egypt is to step across the threshold into an idealized vision of antiquity and…
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The scene unfolds at sunset, where warm light filters through a landscape defined by a bridge spanning water. Figures on horseback move across this structure, their forms rendered…
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Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a landscape painting by the French artist Claude Lorrain. Created in the early 1640s, the work reflects the artist's development during…
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The sun hangs low over a reconstructed past, casting a warm, honeyed glow across the broken remnants of the Roman Forum. In this 1634 scene, time seems to…
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To gaze upon this depiction of a forest path with herdsmen and their livestock is to step directly into a moment suspended in time—a breath of pure, pastoral…
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The Composition and Light of the Evening Landscape The canvas presents a landscape at twilight, structured through a repoussoir technique. Large, dark, silhouetted trees frame the left and…
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To gaze upon a work by Claude Lorrain is to step through a veil into an idealized vision of antiquity—a world bathed in the perpetual, honeyed light of…
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To gaze upon this depiction of "The Mill" is to be instantly transported to an era of pastoral tranquility. Claude Lorrain masterfully captures a moment suspended in time,…
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To gaze upon this magnificent depiction, Marine with the Trojans Burning their Boats, is to be swept away by a tide of historical drama and human resilience. Claude…
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To gaze upon Claude Lorrain's depiction of The Judgment of Paris is to step directly into the sublime, sun-drenched poetry of the classical world. This masterful canvas does…
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To stand before a depiction such as Port Scene with the Embarkation of St Ursula is to be swept away by the very breath of history and human…
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To gaze upon this depiction of an Ideal Landscape with the Flight into Egypt is to step across the threshold of time and into a realm painted by…
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To gaze upon this depiction of the departure of Ulysses from the Land of the Feaci is to be swept away by the very currents of myth and…
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The sun hangs low over a tranquil landscape, casting a warm, golden glow across the rolling hills and quiet waters. In this peaceful scene, a group of figures…
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To gaze upon this depiction, Landscape with Shepherds, is to step across the threshold of time and into an idealized vision of the countryside. Claude Lorrain masterfully captures…
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In Evening Landscape with Dense Group of Trees, Claude Lorrain organizes the natural world through a careful balance of weight and openness. On the left and through the…
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In the grand tapestry of Baroque masterworks, few scenes capture the intersection of historical drama and atmospheric splendor quite like Claude Lorrain’s The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus.…
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In the delicate, sweeping expanse of Panorama from the Sasso, we are invited to step into the luminous world of Claude Lorrain, a master who did not merely…
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A Symphony of Light and Pastoral Ideal Claude Lorrain’s “Coast Scene with the Rape of Europa,” painted in 1667, transcends mere landscape depiction; it embodies the very essence…
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A river ford serves as the central axis of this 1636 oil on canvas, where the movement of water meets the steady rhythm of rural life. Large, dark…
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In the vast tapestry of Baroque masterworks, few images capture the ephemeral beauty of a fading afternoon quite like Claude Lorrain’s Harbour with Villa Medici. Painted in 1637,…
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The Judgement of Paris is an oil on canvas work by Claude Lorrain. Created in 1645, this mythological scene captures a significant moment from Greek antiquity. The painting…
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In the heart of the mid-seventeenth century, Claude Lorrain captured a vision of the world that remains etched in the collective memory of art lovers: a moment of…
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In this work, titled Evening at the Harbour, we encounter a significant piece by the hand of Claude Lorrain. Also known by the name Claude Gellée, the artist…
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In the soft, amber glow of a late seventeenth-century afternoon, Claude Lorrain invites us into a world where myth and nature exist in perfect, breathless harmony. Landscape with…
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In the soft, amber glow of a mid-seventeenth-century afternoon, Claude Lorrain invites us into a world where myth and nature exist in perfect, breathless harmony. Landscape with Apollo…
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In the quiet, transformative moments before the world fully awakens, there exists a specific quality of light that feels both sacred and ephemeral. It is this precise, breathtaking…
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Landscape with Dancing Figures is a landscape genre painting by the artist Claude Lorrain, who is also known as Claude Gellee. This work, executed in oil on canvas,…
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In the vast tapestry of Baroque art, few threads shine with as much ethereal brilliance as the works of Claude Lorrain. His masterpiece, Landscape with the Rest during…
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In the quietude of the Baroque era, few artists possessed the ability to weave the divine into the terrestrial as masterfully as Claude Lorrain. His 1681 masterpiece, Landscape…
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In the soft, amber glow of a fading summer day, Claude Lorrain’s Pastoral Landscape invites the viewer into a realm where time seems to stand still. Created in…
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The air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and river water. A massive, dark tree anchors the left foreground, its dense foliage casting a deep shadow…
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The artwork titled Pastoral Landscape was executed by the artist Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée). This work is categorized as a Baroque landscape. The composition focuses on a depiction…
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In the quietude of 1646, Claude Lorrain captured a moment of eternal serenity that continues to enchant the modern soul. Landscape with Shepherds is not merely a depiction…
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The artwork titled Harbour Scene is a work by the artist Claude Lorrain. This piece was completed in 1639 and belongs to the Baroque landscape tradition. It presents…
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Claude Lorrain’s “The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus,” painted in 1642-43, is more than just a historical scene; it's a meticulously crafted symphony of light, color, and classical…
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The Roman Ideal Landscape with Cephalus, Procris, and Diana is a breathtaking painting created by the renowned French artist Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée) in 1635. This Baroque style…
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The morning light begins to touch the landscape in Setting out with the Herd. This work by Claude Lorrain captures a quiet moment of pastoral life as figures…
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The painting Landscape with the Flight into Egypt is a beautiful work of art created by the French painter Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée) in 1647. This oil on…
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The air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and river reeds as we gaze upon this quiet corner of the Roman countryside. A soft, cloudy sky…
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In the oil on canvas titled Coast View with the Abduction of Europa, the artist Claude Lorrain captures a moment of quiet tension upon a sun-drenched shore. Created…
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In the golden era of the Baroque, few masters could manipulate the sun's radiance with the ethereal grace of Claude Lorrain. His masterpiece, The Embarkation of St. Paula…
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In the realm of Baroque landscape painting, few names resonate with as much ethereal grace as Claude Lorrain. His masterpiece, View of the Campagna, serves as a profound…
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In the grand tapestry of the Baroque era, few artists possessed the ability to weave light into the very fabric of nature as masterfully as Claude Lorrain. His…
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The air feels heavy with the tension of a life-or-death encounter, yet the landscape remains strangely serene. In the center of the composition, a man on horseback lunges…
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In Landscape with Saint Onuphrius, Claude Lorrain constructs a classic landscape arrangement that directs the eye through a carefully orchestrated sense of depth. He employs a repoussoir technique,…
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A Seaport at Sunset is an oil on copper painting by Claude Lorrain, an artist also known as Claude Gellée. Created in 1643, the work captures a specific…
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In the quiet corridors of the Musée du Louvre, there exists a window into a world of profound serenity and light, captured through the masterful hand of Claude…
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The sun hangs in an Italianate sky, casting a clear, steady light over a clearing in the woods. In the right foreground, the flower-crowned god Pan sits amidst…
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In 1666, Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée) captured a quiet moment from the Book of Genesis in Landscape with Jacob, Rachel and Leah at the Well (Morning). The canvas…
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In Adoration of the shepherds by Claude Lorrain, the sacred weight of the Nativity settles upon a quiet gathering. The scene centers on Mary, who cradles the infant…
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Gathering Grapes is an oil on canvas work by the artist Claude Lorrain. Created circa 1641–1642, this painting captures a quiet moment of rural activity. The composition features…
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The scene captures a moment of quiet movement through a dense, wooded terrain. A man mounted on horseback leads a small group, followed by two figures on foot.…
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Claude Lorrain’s “The Judgment of Paris” is more than just a depiction of a pivotal moment in mythology; it's a meticulously crafted meditation on human desire, divine decree,…
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In the vast annals of Baroque masterworks, few canvases capture the ethereal intersection of the divine and the terrestrial as gracefully as Claude Lorrain’s Seaport with the Embarkation…
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In the breathtaking masterpiece Ulysses Returning Chryseis to her Father, the legendary Claude Lorrain invites us into a world where classical myth and atmospheric brilliance converge. Painted in…
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The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Claude Lorrain | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ermitaž |
Sankt Peterburg | 13 | Landscape with Christ on the Road to Emmaus, Landscape with Tobias and the Angel (Evening), Evening at the Harbour |
 British Museum |
London | 6 | Landscape with a Goatherd, The Judgment of Paris, Harbour Scene |
 National Gallery |
London | 14 | Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba, The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba, Port Scene with the Embarkation of St Ursula |
 Muzej Prado |
Madrid | 12 | Ford of a River, Setting out with the Herd, Landscape with Saint Onuphrius |
 Louvre |
Pariz | 5 | Port Scene with the Departure of Ulysses from the Land of the Feaci, The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus, Trees |
 Metropolitanski muzej umetnosti |
New York | 8 | View of La Crescenza, Marine with the Trojans Burning their Boats |
 Albertina |
Dunaj | 3 | Landscape with the Rest on the Flight to Egypt, 1660, Tiber Landscape with Castel Sant |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 3 | The Judgement of Paris, Landscape with Merchants |
In the quietude of Landscape with a Goatherd, created in 1637, we are invited into a realm where time seems to suspend its forward march. Claude Lorrain, a…
Claude Lorrain’s “Landscape with Nymph and Satyr Dancing,” completed in 1641, stands as an exemplar of Baroque landscape painting—a genre that prioritized dramatic lighting, idealized beauty, and a…
In the luminous realm of Claude Lorrain’s Acis and Galatea, the boundaries between the earthly landscape and the divine myth blur into a single, breathtaking moment of classical…
The technique used to achieve such a specific, golden radiance is nothing short of miraculous. The artist treats light as a primary subject, using it to define the…
To gaze upon this depiction, View of Delphi, is to be transported across the centuries to a moment suspended between myth and sublime natural beauty. Claude Lorrain masterfully…
In the quietude of the Baroque era, few artists possessed the ability to weave the divine into the terrestrial as masterfully as Claude Lorrain. His 1681 masterpiece, Landscape…
Landscape z nimfami in satirirom (1641), Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo. Next come View of La Crescenza (1648) and Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba (1648).
41 years old: Landscape z nimfami in satirirom dates from 1641 and Claude Lorrain was born in 1600.
Landscape z nimfami in satirirom, View of La Crescenza, Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba, Ideal View of Tivoli, Acis and Galatea, The Enchanted Castle (also known as Landscape with Psyche outside the Palace of Cupid), Landscape with Dancing Figures (also known as The Mill), View of Delphi, Landscape with a Goatherd and Pastoral landscape. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 325 works by Claude Lorrain, dated from 1630 to 1681.
Most of them are in Ermitaž (Sankt Peterburg), British Museum (London) and National Gallery (London). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1640s: 38 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Landscape z nimfami in satirirom.
The earliest on this page is Landscape with Merchants (1630), the latest Landscape with Christ appearing to St. Mary Magdalene ( (1681).
Trees (23), People (17) and Sky (17), among the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 50 of the 100 works on this page.
Baroque landscape, as the paintings on this page show.
Landscape with Christ on the Road to Emmaus, Landscape with Tobias and the Angel (Evening) and Evening at the Harbour are among the 5 works on this page held by the Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
Rojen okoli leta 1600 v Chamagneju, majhnem vdelu v Vozniškem vojvodstvu (današnja Francija), Claude Lorrain – sprva Claude Gellée – ostaja eden najbolj slavnih slikarjev pejzaža baroknega obdobja. Njegovo zgodnje življenje je zavito v skrivnost, saj obstajajo različna pričevanja o njegovem šolanju. Eden od zapisov, avtorja Joachima von Sandrata, nakazuje na skromen začetek kot šuler pri sladičarju, preden je našel zaposlitev pri umetnikih v Rimu. Drugi zapis, ki ga je pustil Filippo Baldinucci, pa podrobno opisuje zgodnje izobraževanje v Napolju pri Goffredu Walsu in kasneje v Rimu pod vodstvom Agostina Tassija.
Do tridesetih let 17. stoletja se je Claude Lorrain trdno uveljavil kot vodilni slikar pejzažev v Italiji. Njegova dela so hitro dobila priznanje zaradi svoje atmosferične globine in sta dosegala visoke cene na trgu umetnosti. S pflomno veščino je združeval italijanske pejzažne motive s klasičnimi in biblijskimi temami, s čimer je ustvarjal prizore, ki so bili hkrati vizualno osupljivi in intelektualno bogati.
Claudeovi zgodnji vplivi so vključevali tradicijo pejzaža severne Evrope, še posebej dela flamovskih slikarjev. Študiral je tudi dela znamenitih mojstrov italijanske renesanse, kot sta Titian in Raphael. Čez čas se je njegov slog razvijal od temnejših, bolj dramatičnih kompozicij do lažjih, zračnejših prizorov, ki so bili zaznamovani z zlatim žarjenjem.
Claude Lorrainov vpliv na slikanje pejzažev je neizmeren. Rod žanr na raven prestiža, ki je bil prej rezerviran le za zgodovinske in religiozne teme. Njegova dela so navdihnila generacije umetnikov, vključno z J.M.W. Turnerjem in impresionisti, ki so želeli ujeti prehodne učinke svetlobe in atmosfere. Danes so njegove slike izjemno cenjene in jih lahko najdemo v največjih muzejih po vsem svetu, predvsem v National Gallery v Londonu in Art Gallery of South Australia.
Claude Lorrain je umrl 23. novembra 1682 v Rimu. Njegov nadbrežnik v cerkvi San Luigi dei Francesi nosi preprost napis: “Claude / peintre de / rome / mort / le 23 novembre 1682”. Za seboj je pustil dediščino enega najpomembnejših in najbolj vplivnih slikarjev pejzažev v zgodovini zapadnega umetnosti.
