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Deluge Collection (#2)

"Deluge: A Powerful Force of Nature and Biblical Symbolism" The Deluge, a captivating artwork by Joseph-Desire Court, transports us to the ancient tale of Noah's Ark

Background imageDeluge Collection: Noah's Ark. Creator: Ivar Arosenius

Noah's Ark. Creator: Ivar Arosenius
Noah's Ark, Unknown date

Background imageDeluge Collection: Noah's Thank-offering. Creator: Ester Almqvist

Noah's Thank-offering. Creator: Ester Almqvist
Noah's Thank-offering, Unknown date

Background imageDeluge Collection: Noah's Sacrifice after the Deluge, between 1650 and 1655. Creator: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

Noah's Sacrifice after the Deluge, between 1650 and 1655. Creator: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Noah's Sacrifice after the Deluge, between 1650 and 1655

Background imageDeluge Collection: Autumn, evening and water; the four seasons, times of day and elements, 1797. Creator: Jacob Cats

Autumn, evening and water; the four seasons, times of day and elements, 1797. Creator: Jacob Cats
Autumn, evening and water; the four seasons, times of day and elements, 1797

Background imageDeluge Collection: Study for 'The Deluge', 1790s. Creator: George Romney. Study for 'The Deluge', 1790s

Study for "The Deluge", 1790s. Creator: George Romney. Study for "The Deluge", 1790s
Study for "The Deluge", 1790s

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Deluge. Deucalion and Pyrrha, ca 1675. Creator: Carpioni, Giulio (1613-1678)

The Deluge. Deucalion and Pyrrha, ca 1675. Creator: Carpioni, Giulio (1613-1678)
The Deluge. Deucalion and Pyrrha, ca 1675. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Siege of Jasna Gora, 1846. Creator: Suchodolski, January (1797-1875)

The Siege of Jasna Gora, 1846. Creator: Suchodolski, January (1797-1875)
The Siege of Jasna Gora, 1846. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Background imageDeluge Collection: Flooding of the Nile at Mitrahiniyeh near Menfi, Egypt

Flooding of the Nile at Mitrahiniyeh near Menfi, Egypt Egypt Menfi, Mitrahiniyeh. Date of Photograph:1897

Background imageDeluge Collection: Florence flood of November 4, 1966: Via Francesco de Sanctis full of mud

Florence flood of November 4, 1966: Via Francesco de Sanctis full of mud and with cars damaged by the flood
3569019 Florence flood of November 4, 1966: Via Francesco de Sanctis full of mud and with cars damaged by the flood by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: via Francesco de Sanctis)

Background imageDeluge Collection: Flood of the Tiber in Rome: the Temple of Hercules The victor called the Temple of Vesta inundated

Flood of the Tiber in Rome: the Temple of Hercules The victor called the Temple of Vesta inundated Rome piazza della Bocca della Verit Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe

Background imageDeluge Collection: Florence flood of November 4, 1966: the shoe store Cresti Flooded via Pietrapiana

Florence flood of November 4, 1966: the shoe store Cresti Flooded via Pietrapiana Florence via Pietrapiana. Date of Photograph:04-06/11/1966

Background imageDeluge Collection: The flooding of the Eisack river near Mezzaselva, Bolzano

The flooding of the Eisack river near Mezzaselva, Bolzano Bolzano Mezzaselva. Date of Photograph:29/09/1927

Background imageDeluge Collection: Full Tiber at Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome

Full Tiber at Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome Rome. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

Background imageDeluge Collection: A Peugeot 202 car broke down

A Peugeot 202 car broke down Africa. Date of Photograph:1930-1939

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Broken Bridge and the Tiberina island in Rome

The Broken Bridge and the Tiberina island in Rome Rome Tiberina isle, environs. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Background imageDeluge Collection: The flood of the river Arno in Florence; Stereoscopic photography

The flood of the river Arno in Florence; Stereoscopic photography Florence. Date of Photograph:1906

Background imageDeluge Collection: View of the country after a flooding of the river Po

View of the country after a flooding of the river Po Italy. Date of Photograph:1890-1910

Background imageDeluge Collection: Displaced workers to work and after a flooding of the river Po

Displaced workers to work and after a flooding of the river Po Italy. Date of Photograph:1890-1910

Background imageDeluge Collection: View of the Valley of Giza in Egypt during the flood. In the background, the Pyramids

View of the Valley of Giza in Egypt during the flood. In the background, the Pyramids and a few men on donkeys in the foreground Egypt Cairo. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Mezzana Bigli-Voghera road flooded due to the breaking of the banks of the Po

The Mezzana Bigli-Voghera road flooded due to the breaking of the banks of the Po Mezzana Bigli. Date of Photograph:21/03/1901

Background imageDeluge Collection: The breaking of the banks of the Po to Mezzana Bigli

The breaking of the banks of the Po to Mezzana Bigli Mezzana Bigli. Date of Photograph:21/03/1901

Background imageDeluge Collection: Tiber flood of 1870 in Rome: the temple of Hercules Victorious (known as Vesta) inundated by water

Tiber flood of 1870 in Rome: the temple of Hercules Victorious (known as Vesta) inundated by water Rome Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1870

Background imageDeluge Collection: Exceptional flood of the Arno in Pisa

Exceptional flood of the Arno in Pisa Pisa. Date of Photograph:04/02/1947

Background imageDeluge Collection: View of the Tiber and Tiber Island in Rome. To the right the Ponte Fabricio

View of the Tiber and Tiber Island in Rome. To the right the Ponte Fabricio and on the left the Ponte Cestius Rome. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Flooding of the Arno River at Ponte Santa Trinita in 1844, by Odoardo Borrani

The Flooding of the Arno River at Ponte Santa Trinita in 1844, by Odoardo Borrani, in the Museo Firenze Com'era, Florence Florence Museo Firenze Com'era Print Arts

Background imageDeluge Collection: A Deluge Scene (Une scene de deluge), ca 1806. Creator: Girodet de Roucy Trioson

A Deluge Scene (Une scene de deluge), ca 1806. Creator: Girodet de Roucy Trioson
A Deluge Scene (Une scene de deluge), ca 1806. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570. Artist: De Myle, Simon (active ca. 1570)

The Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570. Artist: De Myle, Simon (active ca. 1570)
The Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570. From a private collection

Background imageDeluge Collection: Aerial View Fields And River Landscape In Sunny Spring Summer Day

Aerial View Fields And River Landscape In Sunny Spring Summer Day. Top View Of Nature, Bird's Eye View. Trees Standing In Water During Spring Flood Aerial View Fields And River Landscape In Sunny

Background imageDeluge Collection: Village Near River, Aerial View Green Forest Woods And River Landscape In Sunny Spring Summer Day

Village Near River, Aerial View Green Forest Woods And River Landscape In Sunny Spring Summer Day. Top View Of Nature, Bird's Eye View

Background imageDeluge Collection: Flooding of Calcutta houses

Flooding of Calcutta houses
Flooding of Calcutta from the effects of a four-day long deluge. The courtyard of a house is seen here during the flood. Traditional Indian men are seen in the water

Background imageDeluge Collection: Flooding of Calcutta streets

Flooding of Calcutta streets
Amherst street in Calcutta seen flooded. From the effects of a four-day long deluge. Indian men are seen wadding through the streets, whilst a horse and cart is attempting to pass too. Date: 1900

Background imageDeluge Collection: A Flood, 1870 (oil on canvas)

A Flood, 1870 (oil on canvas)
MAN62957 A Flood, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 99.3x144.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by John Everett Millais); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageDeluge Collection: A Spate in the Highlands, 1866 (oil on canvas)

A Spate in the Highlands, 1866 (oil on canvas)
MAN90587 A Spate in the Highlands, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Graham, Peter (1836-1921); 120x176.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Peter Graham); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageDeluge Collection: Noe sends a dove to the earth - Illustration by Gustave Dore for The Bible - deluge - ark

Noe sends a dove to the earth - Illustration by Gustave Dore for The Bible - deluge - ark
PCT4285001 Noe sends a dove to the earth - Illustration by Gustave Dore for The Bible - deluge - ark - by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Background imageDeluge Collection: Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570 (oil on wood)

Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570 (oil on wood)
3527859 Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570 (oil on wood) by Myle, Simon de (fl.c.1570); 114x142 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageDeluge Collection: Self portrait and study for the deluge, c. 1919 (pencil on paper)

Self portrait and study for the deluge, c. 1919 (pencil on paper)
2616142 Self portrait and study for the deluge, c.1919 (pencil on paper) by Knights, Winifred (1899-1947); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Background imageDeluge Collection: 'Le deluge'Peinture de I P Masalov (19eme siecle) 1873 Museum of Fine Arts Academy Saint Petersbourg

"Le deluge"Peinture de I P Masalov (19eme siecle) 1873 Museum of Fine Arts Academy Saint Petersbourg
FIA5368890 " Le deluge" Peinture de I P Masalov (19eme siecle) 1873 Museum of Fine Arts Academy Saint Petersbourg by Masalov, I.P

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Deluge, Genesis, Chapter 7, Verses 17-24 (engraving)

The Deluge, Genesis, Chapter 7, Verses 17-24 (engraving)
7193110 The Deluge, Genesis, Chapter 7, Verses 17-24 (engraving) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deluge, Genesis, Chapter 7, Verses 17-24)

Background imageDeluge Collection: 'Representation de l arche de Noe'Miniature persane tiree de 'Majma al-tawarikh'suite de l Histoire

"Representation de l arche de Noe"Miniature persane tiree de "Majma al-tawarikh"suite de l Histoire
FIA5393789 " Representation de l arche de Noe" Miniature persane tiree de " Majma al-tawarikh" suite de l Histoire universelle par Hafiz-i Abru (Hafez-e Abru)

Background imageDeluge Collection: Vue de l interieur de l arche de Noe. La colombe ramene a Noe un rameau d olivier apres le Deluge

Vue de l interieur de l arche de Noe. La colombe ramene a Noe un rameau d olivier apres le Deluge
FIA5367380 Vue de l interieur de l arche de Noe. La colombe ramene a Noe un rameau d olivier apres le Deluge, signe que les eaux redescendent. (Noahs Ark)

Background imageDeluge Collection: Les animaux embarquent dans l arche de Noe - The Animals Board Noahs Ark par Castiglione

Les animaux embarquent dans l arche de Noe - The Animals Board Noahs Ark par Castiglione
FIA5405229 Les animaux embarquent dans l arche de Noe - The Animals Board Noahs Ark par Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (1610-1665)

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Storm (oil on canvas)

The Storm (oil on canvas)
PCT2629155 The Storm (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Eugenio Lucas (1817-70); Louvre, Paris, France

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Deluge

The Deluge
FIA5352936 The Deluge by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info)

Background imageDeluge Collection: Going into the Ark (engraving)

Going into the Ark (engraving)
7182780 Going into the Ark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going into the Ark)

Background imageDeluge Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Deluge; Sundfluth (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Deluge; Sundfluth (engraving)
7195712 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Deluge; Sundfluth (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deluge; Sundfluth)

Background imageDeluge Collection: The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin

The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin
The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

Background imageDeluge Collection: Noahs ark. Cycle of Adam and Eve, Auxerre Cathedral, 1260

Noahs ark. Cycle of Adam and Eve, Auxerre Cathedral, 1260
7076737 Noahs ark. Cycle of Adam and Eve, Auxerre Cathedral, 1260 by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Auxerre, Burgundy, France; (add.info.: Cycle of Adam and Eve, St)




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"Deluge: A Powerful Force of Nature and Biblical Symbolism" The Deluge, a captivating artwork by Joseph-Desire Court, transports us to the ancient tale of Noah's Ark. This masterpiece depicts the Arche de Noe, a symbol of hope amidst chaos. The meticulous tempera on panel technique brings life to this monumental scene measuring 108x52. In another rendition titled "The Entry of the Animals into Noah's Ark, " we witness the harmonious gathering of creatures seeking refuge from impending disaster. Painted in 1613, this piece captures the anticipation and urgency felt during those fateful moments. Wood engravings from the 19th century showcase Nicolas Poussin's Winter or The Four Seasons series, where winter is depicted as a metaphorical deluge. Poussin skillfully portrays nature's power through chilling scenes that evoke both awe and trepidation. Anne Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson's Deluge scene further immerses us in its grandeur with its vast dimensions of 41 x 41m. This oil-on-canvas masterpiece evokes emotions as we witness humanity grappling with overwhelming forces beyond their control. Moving away from artistry but still tied to our theme, Canada's Niagara Falls offers an awe-inspiring natural spectacle resembling a deluge itself. The Maid of the Mist boat ride allows visitors to experience firsthand nature’s raw power as they navigate through misty waters beneath thundering cascades. Reviving history, Rev. William Buckland’s vividly colored fossils from 1833 remind us that even millions of years ago, Earth experienced cataclysmic events like floods that shaped our planet and left behind fascinating remnants for scientific exploration. Speaking of ancient times, debates about dinosaurs aboard Noah’s Ark continue to intrigue many minds today – did these colossal creatures survive alongside other animals? Such discussions highlight how stories like Noah’s Ark and the concept of a they have captured our imagination throughout history.