Noah's Ark c. 1660

Rembrandt van Rijn’s "Noah's Ark" (c. 1660) is a pen and brown ink drawing depicting a scene from the biblical story. The artwork features a group of figures standing near a large, arched structure which may be the ark itself. This dynamic drawing is a study for a larger painting on the same subject and demonstrates Rembrandt’s characteristic use of light and shadow and expressive brushstrokes. The drawing's simplicity and loose style suggest the artist’s focus on capturing the essence of movement and light.