Landscapes by Claude Lorrain, 1639-1641. Recorded May 27, 2026

American Friends helps share the Prado's collection with a weekly session in English on the museum's social media. All of our projects are made possible thanks to contributor support. Join and help us do more. https://www.afpradomuseum.org Lorrain, Claude (Chamagne, 1600 - Rome, 1682) Among the commissions by Philip IV for Madrid's Buen Retiro Palace were four landscapes by Claude Lorrain. These works highlight the style of classical landscape favored by Philip IV which was characterized by a new appreciation for the effects of light on countryside atmospheres.