Landscape with a Frightened Waggoner

Landscape with a Frightened Waggoner is a print by Sébastien Bourdon. 



The artwork depicts a dramatic landscape scene dominated by a stormy sky with dark clouds and a flash of lightning. A large tree is bent over by the wind, almost touching the ground. In the foreground, a river or stream flows rapidly, with rocks and debris in the water. A wagon, pulled by oxen, is shown crossing the stream; a man is seen near the wagon, appearing to be struggling with the situation. Several sheep or goats are running across a rocky area near the river. In the background, there are ruins of a structure, possibly an archway, and a town or village nestled among hills. The overall mood is one of chaos and urgency, suggesting a sudden and powerful storm.