Zondvloed after 1569

"Zondvloed" (The Flood) is an etching by French artist Etienne Delaune, dating back to after 1569. The etching depicts a scene from the biblical story of Noah's Ark, specifically the moment the floodwaters rise, engulfing the world. Delaune masterfully uses linework to portray the chaos and despair of the event, with figures struggling against the rising waters and clinging to trees and rocks for survival. The Ark itself is prominent in the background, a symbol of hope and salvation. This etching is an example of the Renaissance era's continued interest in Biblical narratives and its emphasis on detailed depictions of human emotion and drama.