Building of the Ark of Noah
1675
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From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1675
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting shows a busy scene of people building a large ark. There are many men, some shirtless, holding tools like hammers and saws. They're constructing the ark's frame, with wooden beams and planks. In the background, there's a body of water and some trees. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the different activities of the people. Some are climbing up ladders, while others are working on the ground. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. If you're interested in seeing more art like this, you might want to check out the work of Aureliano Milani.