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The Drunkenness of Noah

Werner Kübler after Tobias Stimmer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a resting figure surrounded by other people and various objects. The scene shows a bearded figure lying down on rocky terrain, draped in a cloth. Three figures in flowing garments are engaged in conversation on the left, with one pointing towards the resting figure. A tent-like structure with ornate vessels and foliage is seen on the right. A rainbow stretches across the top of the scene. In the mid-ground, another group is depicted in a relaxed setting, with a dog sitting nearby. The drawing details textiles, foliage, and postures of the figures, with expressive line work and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1580/1585
Medium
pen and black and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3119 × 3213 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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