Entry into the ark: Noah and his family walk toward the ark in the background, pairs of animals walk up a ramp leading into the ark, from "Liber Genesis"

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Crispijn de Passe the Elder

1612

Entry into the ark: Noah and his family walk toward the ark in the background, pairs of animals walk up a ramp leading into the ark, from "Liber Genesis" by Crispijn de Passe the Elder

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 3 7/16 x 5 3/16 in. (8.7 x 13.2 cm) Plate: 3 3/16 x 5 in. (8.1 x 12.7 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Accession Number

2012.136.714.3

Tags

AnimalsMenWomen

Art Historical Context

In this intricate 1612 engraving titled *Entry into the Ark*, artist Crispijn de Passe Elder captures a pivotal moment from the Book of Genesis: Noah and his family approaching the massive ark in the background, pairs of animals—elephants, giraffes, lions, and more—asc a ramp in orderly procession. Measuring just over 3 by 5 inches, the print's diminutive scale belies its teeming detail, showcasing de Passe's mastery as a leading engraver of the Northern Mannerist tradition during the Dutch Golden Age. Part of the illustrated series *Liber Genesis*, this work reflects the era's fascination wi...

Entry into the ark: Noah and his family walk toward the ark in the background, pairs of animals walk up a ramp leading into the ark, from "Liber Genesis"

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