Who painted Sacrifice of Noah?

Sacrifice of Noah was painted by Pacecco De Rosa.

Where can I see Sacrifice of Noah?

Sacrifice of Noah is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Sacrifice of Noah?

Sacrifice of Noah is associated with High Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Sacrifice of Noah?

Museum-quality prints of Sacrifice of Noah are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Sacrifice of Noah

Pacecco De Rosa

Sacrifice of Noah is an oil painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Pacecco De Rosa. It is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1700, the oil painting Sacrifice of Noah is attributed to the Neapolitan artist Pacecco De Rosa. Executed in the High Baroque style, the work is part of the National Museum’s collection in Warsaw. It illustrates a biblical scene of offering, rendered with the dramatic lighting typical of the period.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a sacrificial rite: a ram lies on a golden altar while figures gather around it. A woman in blue kneels beside the animal, touching its head, and a man in red observes. The central figure, arms outstretched in prayer, stands on a rocky rise, suggesting devotion and divine supplication within the narrative of Noah’s covenant.

Technique & Style

De Rosa employs strong chiaroscuro to model forms and generate depth, contrasting illuminated figures with a darker landscape. The brushwork conveys the texture of flesh, fabric, and stone, while the layered background of hills, trees, and a distant village adds spatial complexity characteristic of High Baroque painting.

History & Provenance

Although De Rosa died in 1656, the painting bears the 1700 date, indicating it may have been completed posthumously by his workshop or later attributed to him. It entered the National Museum in Warsaw’s holdings at an unspecified time and remains catalogued under the museum’s Italian Baroque collection.

Context

Pacecco De Rosa, born Giovanni Francesco De Rosa in 1607, worked in Naples during a period when the city’s artistic output was dominated by dramatic religious subjects and vigorous compositions. Sacrifice of Noah reflects the city’s penchant for theatrical narrative and the broader Counter‑Reformation emphasis on vivid, emotionally charged biblical scenes.