The Flood
1700
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a wild flood scene with crashing waves and dark clouds. The water looks thick and heavy, like it could swallow anything in its path. The artist made this after working as a stage designer. He used lighting tricks to make the scene feel more dramatic and real. Look up Loutherbourg, Philip James de to see more of his work.
