Jean Claude (XX) - Crique cachée

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Jean Claude, which depicts the serene contemplation of a natural landscape where water, rock, and vegetation coexist in perfect harmony, inviting silence and introspection. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions of the work: 40x50x2 cm.
Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left, Jean Claude.
· The piece is in good condition.
· The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The artwork comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.

The picture will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transportation itself.
The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.



This painting places us before a landscape of great visual power, where the gaze looks down from above toward a cove or watercourse tucked between rocks and vegetation. The composition conveys a sense of height and depth, as if the viewer were contemplating the place from a natural viewpoint, protected by the trees that frame the scene. From the very first moment, the painting invites us to pause and slowly explore every corner of the landscape.
Water plays a central role and serves as the visual axis of the work. Its blue tones, intense and varied, suggest movement, freshness, and depth. It is not a static surface, but alive, with nuances ranging from deep blues to lighter reflections that hint at the light of the sky. The rocks that emerge from the water interrupt its continuity and provide rhythm, creating small pools and calm areas that contrast with others that are more dynamic.
The rock formations surrounding the water are depicted with a rich chromatic richness. Ochres, earth tones, greens and grays combine to convey a sense of solidity and age. These rocks seem shaped by the passage of time and by the constant action of water, which reinforces the idea of a natural and authentic landscape. Their diagonal arrangement guides the eye toward the background of the painting, reinforcing the sense of spatial depth.
The vegetation, abundant and enveloping, acts as the natural frame of the scene. The greens appear in multiple shades, from the darkest and densest to others that are lighter and brighter. The trees, situated on the sides, create a natural window effect that directs attention to the center of the landscape. Their vertical trunks provide balance to the composition and contrast with the more irregular lines of the rocks and the water.
The overall atmosphere of the painting conveys serenity and a connection with nature. There is no visible human presence, which reinforces the idea of an untouched, almost secret place. The landscape seems to exist by itself, indifferent to the passage of everyday time. Everything in the scene invites quietness, contemplation, and an intimate experience with the natural surroundings.
Taken together, the painting offers a deep and immersive view of an aquatic landscape surrounded by vegetation and rock, where the harmony between water, earth, and light creates a scene of calm and contemplation.