The Deluge

Etienne Delaune

Associated Names
Etienne Delaune

Artist, French, 1518/1519 - 1583

This is a drawing of a scene featuring mythical creatures and elaborate decorations. The artwork includes a symmetrical composition with a central structure resembling a chariot or carriage, flanked by various mythological beings. In the scene, figures are riding on creatures with long flowing tails and other hybrid beings that combine animal and human features. The top of the image is dominated by draped curtains and flowing plumes, adorned with birds. The scene is bordered with swirling designs, enhancing the opulent and otherworldly theme. The overall tone of the image is mysterious and whimsical, blending fantasy and mythological elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8.2 × 10.4 cm (3 1/4 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3471

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 430

  • Series Title

    Old Testament Subjects [R.D. 428-433]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q64955828

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