Zondvloed en ark van Noach
1523 - 1526
Medium
hand coloring
Dimensions
232; 159
About this artwork
houtsnede met de hand gekleurd met rood, geel, groen, blauw en bruin
Art Historical Context
**Zondvloed en ark van Noach (The Deluge and Noah's Ark Created by Lucas Cranach the between 1523 and 1526, this captivating woodcut depicts the biblical flood from Genesis, showing Noah's ark amidst towering waves and desperate figures clinging to safety. Cranach, a leading figure of the German Renaissance close associate of Martin Luther, masterfully blended Northern European realism with dramatic storytelling. At just 232 mm high by 159 mm wide, this intimate print was designed for personal devotion or study, reflecting the era's growing demand for affordable religious imagery during the ...