The Deluge

About this work

This print shows a chaotic flood scene with people struggling to survive. On the left, a woman clings to a cow, while others clamber over debris. In the center, a man holds a child, and a woman kneels in despair. To the right, a half-naked figure carries a baby, with angels watching from above. The sky is dark and stormy, with a bright star piercing the clouds. The Latin text at the bottom hints at the biblical story of Noah’s flood. This style of dramatic lighting is called chiaroscuro.