Noah Leading the Animals into the Ark
1774
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
François-André Vincent
François-André Vincent (1746–1816) was an artist, born in Paris.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Noah Leading the Animals into the Ark is a 1774 chalk by François-André Vincent, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a crowd of animals—sheep, goats, and birds—rushing toward a large wooden ark. Two people inside the ark are guiding the animals up a ramp. The scene feels busy but loose, with quick, sketchy lines and soft shading. The background is a simple sky with a few clouds. The artist used a mix of dark chalk and light washes to create a warm, earthy tone. The animals look slightly rough, like they were drawn fast. This style fits a time when artists were moving toward more emotional, less perfect scenes. Next, look up gouache to see how this technique works.
François-André Vincent (1746–1816) was an artist, born in Paris.
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