Deluge Collection (#6)

Gustave Dore Bible: The deluge (engraving)
5221502 Gustave Dore Bible: The deluge (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deluge)

Noah and his Family Leaving the Ark (engraving)
5200483 Noah and his Family Leaving the Ark (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noah and his Family Leaving the Ark)

Noahs sacrifice on leaving the Ark (coloured engraving)
3648353 Noahs sacrifice on leaving the Ark (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noahs sacrifice on leaving the Ark)

The Great Flood (colour litho)
3652582 The Great Flood (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Flood)

The Assyrian Exploring Expedition, George Smith, Esquire (engraving)
1052789 The Assyrian Exploring Expedition, George Smith, Esquire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assyrian Exploring Expedition, George Smith)

Five children drowned in flooding in Belgium (colour litho)
3097578 Five children drowned in flooding in Belgium (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Five children drowned in flooding in Belgium)

Pictures by Wilhelm von Kaulbach (engraving)
1053276 Pictures by Wilhelm von Kaulbach (engraving) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures by Wilhelm von Kaulbach)

Noahs Ark. Creator: Jacques Callot
Noahs Ark

The Subsiding of the Waters of the Deluge, 1829. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Subsiding of the Waters of the Deluge, 1829

After the Deluge, ca 1865. Creator: Palizzi, Filippo (1818-1899)
After the Deluge, ca 1865. Private Collection

The Deluge (Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican), 1508-1512. Found in the collection of The Sistine Chapel, Vatican

The Deluge. Creator: Attributed to Monogrammist 9 (Italian)
The Deluge

DEUCALION AND PYRRHA
After the Deluge, Deucalion and Pyrrha are instructed by the Oracle of Thetis to repopulate the Earth by throwing the bones of their mother behind them

Animals and homo sapiens at the time of the Flood. Date: BCE

The Deluge towards Its Close, ca. 1813. Creator: Joshua Shaw
The Deluge towards Its Close, ca. 1813. The Flood, described in Genesis with uprooted tree, drowned bodies and the carcass of a gigantic snake

The Flood and Waters Subsiding, c. 1440. Creator: Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475)
The Flood and Waters Subsiding, c. 1440. Found in the Collection of Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Noah and his family in the Ark, 1835. Creator: Blunck, Ditlev (Detlef) (1798-1854)
Noah and his family in the Ark, 1835. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen

Woman gives up trying to keep dry - floods, Venice
A woman gives up trying to keep dry in the floods in St Marks Square, Venice, She wades straight though the water while tourists queue on the temporary walkways Date: 2013

The Entry of the Animals into Noahs Ark, 1613 (oil on panel)
3077085 The Entry of the Animals into Noahs Ark, 1613 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 54.6x83.8 cm; J

The Babylonian Deluge, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Babylonian Deluge, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

The Deluge, c. 1789. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Submerged trees during floods on Christ Church Water Meadows in Oxford

Waterfall of Geiranger Fjord in Norway, misty morning

Spectral waterfalls of Voringfossen, up close n Spectral waterfalls of Voringfossen, up close n
Spectral waterfalls of Voringfossen, up close n

Spectral waterfall of Voringfossen Spectral waterfall of Voringfossen
Spectral waterfall of Voringfossen

The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand 6n
Milford Sound, New Zealand - 22 May 2012 The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand. Impact shock waves create these fascinating patterns.These falls are 189m (480ft)

Spectral waterfall of Voringfossen, Norway Spectral waterfall of Voringfossen, Norway
Spectral waterfall of Voringfossen, Norway

The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand n2
Milford Sound, New Zealand - 22 May 2012 The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand. Impact shock waves create these fascinating patterns.These falls are 189m (480ft)

The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand 1n
Milford Sound, New Zealand - 22 May 2012 The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand. Impact shock waves create these fascinating patterns.These falls are 189m (480ft)

Geiranger Fjord in Norway, misty dawn

Seven Sister Waterfall, Norway, early evening

Misty morning, Geiranger Fjord

Seagull flying by Seven Sisters Waterfall

Seagull by Seven Sisters Waterfall

Seven Sisters Waterfall, Norway

Geiranger Fjord in Norway - Seven Sisters Waterfall at dusk

Geiranger Fjord in Norway, evening

Geiranger Fjord in Norway - Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls

Seven Sisters Waterfall in Geiranger Fjord, Norway

Seven Sisters Waterfall in Geiranger Fjord, evening

Geiranger Fjord and Seven Sisters of Norway, evening

Seven Sisters of Geiranger Fjord, evening

Seven Sisters Waterfall of Geiranger, Norway

Geiranger Fjord in Norway - nbw

Waterfalls of Geiranger Fjord, Norway, in early morning mists

Gerainger Fjord and Seven Sisters, Norway, at dawn

Seven Sisters of Geiranger Fjord, early morning mists

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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.