The Deluge 1625 - 1635

"The Deluge" (1625-1635) by Pierre Brebiette is a dramatic depiction of the biblical flood. The drawing, executed in red chalk, captures the chaos and despair of the event. The central figure of an angel, wielding a vessel, pours water onto the world below, while other figures struggle in the tumultuous waves. Brebiette's detailed rendering of the scene, with its intricate figures and turbulent waters, highlights the power and destructive force of the deluge. The work, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artist's talent for capturing both the grandeur and tragedy of biblical events.