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Noah's Warning about the Coming Flood Goes Unheeded

Luigi Ademollo

National Gallery of Art

This is a sepia-toned drawing of a group of robed figures. The figures are arranged in a semi-circle, some standing and others seated or kneeling. One figure on the left raises a hand. The expressions and poses vary among the figures. Some are listening intently, while others gesture with raised hands or hold objects like a curved horn or musical instrument. The background includes architectural elements like beams and possibly a ceiling or latticework. The application of shading and line work gives the piece depth and texture, typical of a drawn study.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and black ink, with black wash and white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
3905 × 3111 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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