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Noah's Warning about the Coming Flood Goes Unheeded

Luigi Ademollo

1806

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Noah's Warning about the Coming Flood Goes Unheeded is a 1806 ink by Luigi Ademollo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Luigi Ademollo
When & what style?: 1806 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a crowded scene of people ignoring a warning. One man in the center, sitting on the ground, looks worried and points upward while holding a scroll. Around him, others stand or sit, some holding tools or looking away. The background has a rough wall and a few small figures in the sky. The artist used soft lines and shading to show emotion, especially in the faces. The mix of standing and sitting figures creates a sense of chaos and distraction. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style often focused on drama and human nature.