Claude Joseph Vernet was a French painter known for his landscapes and marine paintings. He was born into a family of artists and studied under his father before traveling to Rome, where he was heavily influenced by the works of 17th-century Italian painters. Vernet's style incorporated realistic depictions of nature and light, and he was highly skilled at capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in his paintings. He was also known for his vivid depictions of storms and other natural phenomena. In addition to his landscapes and seascapes, Vernet also painted portraits and historical scenes. He was a member of the prestigious Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture and was highly respected in his lifetime.