The Deluge 1519 - 1529

Jan van Scorel's "The Deluge" (1519-1529) depicts a powerful scene of biblical catastrophe. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the aftermath of the Great Flood, with figures struggling to survive amidst the rising waters. The artist's meticulous detail captures the despair and chaos of the event, as seen in the numerous bodies floating in the water and the desperate expressions of the survivors. This work exemplifies the Dutch Renaissance fascination with biblical narratives and the depiction of dramatic human emotions.