Noah building the Ark
1626
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Francesco Villamena
Francesco Villamena (1564–1624) was an Italian engraver, drawing teacher and art collector.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Noah building the Ark is a 1626 by Francesco Villamena, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man with a long white beard and a robe, holding a tool in his right hand. He stands in front of a large wooden structure, possibly a boat or a building. Two other men are working on the structure, one holding an axe and the other holding a hammer. The scene is set against a backdrop of hills and mountains, with a body of water in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of industriousness and determination. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. If you're interested in learning more about this style, check out the work of artist Villamena, Francesco.
Francesco Villamena’s 1626 etching depicts Noah constructing the Ark, accompanied by the inscription *Arcam Dei iussu Noe ad diluuium parat*. The print is executed on paper and forms part of a set of twenty etchings derived from Raphael’s frescoes in the Vatican’s Loggie, commonly known as the 'Raphael Bible'.
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Francesco Villamena (1564–1624) was an Italian engraver, drawing teacher and art collector.
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