Noah and the Animals Entering the Ark

Former TitleNoah's Ark

Artist Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, called Il Benedetto (Italian, 1609 - 1664)

Datemid-17th century

MediumEtching

DimensionsPlate: 8 3/16 × 16 inches (20.8 × 40.64 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Object number32-209/11

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This lush landscape shows the animals in some confusion as they move towards the ark. Castiglione was famous for using religious subjects, especially from the Old Testament, like this one, as an excuse for portraying animals, at which he excelled.

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