Artwork
Noé rendant grâce à Dieu d'avoir échappé au déluge
Noé rendant grâce à Dieu d'avoir échappé au déluge is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Bon Boullogne. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
Noé rendant grâce à Dieu d'avoir échappé au déluge is a religious oil painting by Bon Boullogne, created around 1650. It is now held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of figures in a rocky landscape, likely referencing the biblical story of Noah's Ark. The figures wear classical attire, with some in togas and others in simpler clothing, and interact in a dramatic scene.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil paint, with attention to the figures' clothing and the natural setting. The composition includes a range of poses and interactions among the figures, creating a sense of tension.
Artist & collection
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