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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Gallery LabelThis 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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Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, called Il Benedetto
ca. 1655
F59-60/2
Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
1741
57-115/17