Artwork
The Deluge
The Deluge is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Willem Liefrinck. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Markings
- Marked:recto, lower right, stamped in black ink: [Lugt 971, mark of Friedrich August II]
About this work
Overview
The Deluge is a woodcut print created by Willem Liefrinck around 1530. It is executed on two joined sheets of laid paper from two blocks.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene of a deluge, with humans and animals fleeing rising waters. A group of nude figures attempts to escape in the foreground, while a cityscape with buildings and trees being inundated is visible in the background.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and drama, with light coming from the left. Foreground figures are detailed with intricate lines and textures, lending them a sense of realism characteristic of the Renaissance style.
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