Deukalion and Pyrrha
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1655
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1655
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
The painting shows a dramatic scene with a woman in a white robe and red skirt, holding a book and gesturing towards a cloud. A muscular man stands behind her, wearing a red cape and a white cloth around his waist. The background features a blue sky with clouds, and the overall atmosphere is one of intense emotion. In the foreground, several people are depicted, some of whom appear to be in distress. The woman's gesture towards the cloud suggests a sense of urgency or pleading. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione.
