Noah Leading the Animals into the Ark

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, circa 1645

This is a painting featuring farm animals such as goats, cows, chickens, and ducks gathered together. Around the animals are a few people appearing to herd them towards a large structure on the right side of the painting. The man at the center has a long white beard and wears a red robe. The background shows blue sky with large white clouds, and the ground beneath the animals is brown. The brushstrokes are visible, especially those depicting the sky and structure.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Datazione
circa 1645
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
brush and oil paint on brown laid paper
Dimensioni
39,4 × 54,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting featuring farm animals such as goats, cows, chickens, and ducks gathered together. Around the animals are a few people appearing to herd them towards a large structure on the right side of the painting. The man at the center has a long white beard and wears a red robe. The background shows blue sky with large white clouds, and the ground beneath the animals is brown. The brushstrokes are visible, especially those depicting the sky and structure.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747