The Deluge
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
18th Century aeneas
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting depicts a dramatic scene of people on a rocky shore, with a stormy sky in the background. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a tree, some of whom appear to be in distress. One figure is shown clinging to the tree trunk, while another is reaching out to help. The scene is set against a dark and ominous backdrop, with lightning illuminating the sky. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and chaos. To learn more about this style of painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
