The Deluge 1559

"The Deluge" is a pen and ink drawing created in 1559 by Maarten van Heemskerck, a Dutch artist known for his detailed and dramatic depictions of historical and biblical scenes. This drawing shows a chaotic scene of people fleeing a flood, with the ark in the distance. The artist meticulously renders the expressions of terror and desperation on the faces of the fleeing figures, creating a powerful and moving depiction of this biblical event. The drawing is housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.