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Arca Noe Collection

"Exploring the Enigmatic Arca Noe: A Glimpse into the World of Snakes, Floods

Background imageArca Noe Collection: A map of the garden of Eden

A map of the garden of Eden
3480665 A map of the garden of Eden; (add.info.: Illustration showing a map of the garden of Eden, from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Background imageArca Noe Collection: The proportions of man from Arca Noe

The proportions of man from Arca Noe
3480664 The proportions of man from Arca Noe; (add.info.: Illustration showing the proportions of man from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Early Paradise, from Arca Noe

Early Paradise, from Arca Noe
3480671 Early Paradise, from Arca Noe; (add.info.: Early Paradise, from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Family tree of Adam to Abraham

Family tree of Adam to Abraham
3480674 Family tree of Adam to Abraham; (add.info.: Family tree of Adam to Abraham; from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Different species, from Arca Noe

Different species, from Arca Noe
3480670 Different species, from Arca Noe; (add.info.: Different species, from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Types of snakes, from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving)

Types of snakes, from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving)
3480669 Types of snakes, from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving) by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); (add.info.: Types of snakes, from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680)

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving)

Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving)
3480666 Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving) by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); (add.info.: Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving)

Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving)
3480667 Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving) by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); (add.info.: Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving)

Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving)
3480663 Arca Noe, (building the ark), 1675 (engraving) by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); (add.info.: Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Background imageArca Noe Collection: The great flood from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving)

The great flood from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving)
3480673 The great flood from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving) by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); (add.info.: The great flood from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680)

Background imageArca Noe Collection: The great flood from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving)

The great flood from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving)
3480668 The great flood from Arca Noe, 1675 (engraving) by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); (add.info.: The great flood from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680)

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Map of the Garden of Eden, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Map of the Garden of Eden, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Map of the Garden of Eden, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Birds, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Birds, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Birds, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Genealogy tree of Adam, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Genealogy tree of Adam, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Genealogy tree of Adam, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Geographic chart of the world after the deluge, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Geographic chart of the world after the deluge, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Geographic chart of the world after the deluge, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: The terrestrial paradise, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

The terrestrial paradise, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
The terrestrial paradise, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Table of the species, 1765. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Table of the species, 1765. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Table of the species, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Mythical creatures, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Mythical creatures, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Mythical creatures, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Serpents, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Serpents, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Serpents, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Description of the ark, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Description of the ark, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Description of the ark, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Proportions of man, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Proportions of man, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Proportions of man, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArca Noe Collection: Frontispiece of Arca Noe, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher

Frontispiece of Arca Noe, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Frontispiece of Arca Noe, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere



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"Exploring the Enigmatic Arca Noe: A Glimpse into the World of Snakes, Floods, and Mythology" Step back in time to 1675 with a series of captivating engravings from Arca Noe. Delve into a world where snakes slithered through ancient landscapes, their mesmerizing forms captured in intricate detail. Witness the monumental task of building the ark itself, as skilled hands painstakingly crafted each plank and beam. Immerse yourself in scenes depicting the awe-inspiring power of The Great Flood. Feel your heart race as torrents of water cascade down upon an unsuspecting world, forever changing its course. These engravings transport us to a time when nature's wrath was unleashed upon humanity. But it is not only snakes and floods that grace these pages; birds take flight across vibrant illustrations by Athanasius Kircher. Their feathers brush against our imagination, whispering tales of freedom amidst chaos. Trace back the roots of humanity with a genealogy tree tracing Adam's lineage. Marvel at how intricately we are all connected throughout history, bound by bloodlines that stretch across generations. As you explore further within these engraved masterpieces, witness scenes depicting life after The Deluge - a transformed world depicted on geographic charts meticulously drawn by Kircher himself. Discover new lands emerging from beneath receding waters and marvel at how civilizations adapted to this post-apocalyptic landscape. Finally, find solace in glimpses of The Terrestrial Paradise – an idyllic oasis untouched by destruction – reminding us that even amidst chaos and devastation there is hope for renewal and rebirth. Arca Noe invites us on an extraordinary journey through time; it offers insight into mythological narratives intertwined with scientific curiosity. Let these engravings ignite your imagination as they unveil secrets hidden within their delicate lines – secrets waiting to be discovered anew.