Zondig leven in de dagen van Noach 1586 - 1612

Cornelis Galle I's engraving *Zondig leven in de dagen van Noach* (1586-1612) depicts a scene of revelry and debauchery, set against the backdrop of Noah's ark. This print, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, vividly illustrates the moral decay of humanity before the flood. Through the use of detailed figures and a masterful depiction of light and shadow, Galle conveys the themes of sin, indulgence, and divine judgment. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the consequences of ignoring God's laws, as the ark stands as a beacon of hope in the midst of chaos.