Artwork
Descent of Noah from Ararat
Descent of Noah from Ararat is an oil painting by Ivan Aivazovsky. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
Descent of Noah from Ararat is an oil painting created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1894. It is part of the National Gallery of Armenia's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical scene of Noah and his family descending from Mount Ararat after the Great Flood. The serene landscape features a mountain, a body of water, and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Aivazovsky used muted colors, with shades of blue and gray dominating the palette, to create a calm atmosphere. Smooth and gentle brushstrokes add to the overall sense of peacefulness.
History & Provenance
Ivan Aivazovsky, a Russian Romantic painter of Armenian descent, trained at the Imperial Academy of Arts and served as the main painter of the Russian Navy. He was known for his skill in marine art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Russian: Иван Константинович Айвазовский; 29 July 1817 – 2 May 1900) was a Russian Romantic painter who is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art.
Ruotsalaista sadonkorjuuväkeä veneessä
Jerusalem from the North
The Lydian Plain near Sardis, Asia Minor (Turkey)
Mount Tabor from the Plain of Esdraelon
The Bay of Naples with Vesuvius and Castel dell'Ovo
A Coast. Sicily
A Coast. Sicily
Landschaft mit Bergsee
Landscape, Switzerland
Estuary with Harbour
Meftava ke Krima bak fentugal
Scene on the Nile