The Covenant, from Illustrations of the Bible 1832

"The Covenant" is a 1832 engraving by John Martin, part of his series "Illustrations of the Bible". The work depicts the biblical story of Noah and the covenant God made with humanity after the Great Flood. The image presents a dramatic and detailed scene, with a large rainbow arching over a mountainous landscape. The figures of Noah and his family, along with a variety of animals, are gathered in the foreground, emphasizing the solemnity of the moment. This work, along with other works in the series, showcases Martin's characteristic Romantic style, known for its emphasis on the sublime and the dramatic.