Noah Leading the Animals into the Ark

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, 1774

This is a drawing of farm animals and two individuals standing before an ark. The animals include goats, a cow, chickens, and ducks. The two individuals seem to be guiding the animals towards the ark. The scene is in sepia tone with a sketched sky and subtle lighting, creating soft shadows. The composition and style suggest a pastoral or biblical theme.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Date
1774
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk and brown wash with white gouache on light brown laid paper (originally blue); laid down
Dimensions
41.9 × 55.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of farm animals and two individuals standing before an ark. The animals include goats, a cow, chickens, and ducks. The two individuals seem to be guiding the animals towards the ark. The scene is in sepia tone with a sketched sky and subtle lighting, creating soft shadows. The composition and style suggest a pastoral or biblical theme.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775