Entry of the animals into Noah's ark, three men follow quadrupeds and birds striding toward the ark in the background, another male figure points the way 1650 - 1655

This etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, known as "Il Grechetto," depicts a scene from the biblical story of Noah's Ark. The composition features animals, both quadrupeds and birds, being led toward a distant ark by human figures. The scene is characterized by a dynamic composition with a strong sense of movement, typical of Castiglione's style. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a dramatic effect, highlighting the figures and animals in the foreground and suggesting the vastness of the surrounding landscape. This print, dating to 1650-1655, is a fine example of Castiglione's mastery of etching.