Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1645
oil
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Noah Leading the Animals into the Ark is a 1645 oil by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man guiding animals towards a large boat. The man, likely Noah, is dressed in a robe and has a determined expression. He reaches out with his right arm, as if to lead the animals. The animals include a deer, goats, sheep, and birds, all moving in the same direction. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a body of water, with the boat visible on the right side of the painting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the animals and Noah standing out against the lighter background. The painting's style and composition are characteristic of the Baroque movement. To learn more about this style, explore the works of other Baroque artists.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (baptized 23 March 1609 – 5 May 1664) was an Italian Baroque painter, printmaker and draftsman, of the Genoese school.
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