Study for the Deluge 1550

Jacopo Pontormo's "Study for the Deluge" from 1550 is a preparatory drawing for a larger work. The drawing depicts a group of figures in a tumultuous scene, with a single figure in the upper portion of the composition likely representing God or an angel. The sketch uses both black and red chalk on a white paper ground, highlighting the artist's focus on anatomy and composition in preparation for a grander project, likely a painting. Pontormo's drawing, now housed in the Uffizi Gallery, exemplifies the artist's distinctive style, known for its elongated figures and emotional intensity.