God verschijnt aan Noach 1586

Johann Sadeler I created this engraving titled 'God Appears to Noah'. The work is from a series of prints which visualizes stories from Genesis. Sadeler, working in the late 16th century, situates biblical narratives within a European worldview, reflecting the cultural and religious norms of his time. Here, God floats on a cloud, gesturing toward a kneeling Noah. Noah, in turn, clutches his chest in a gesture of faith and submission. The surrounding town is filled with depictions of sin and violence, with an emphasis on the wickedness of the world that has led to God's decision to flood the Earth. The artist is commenting on the social issues of morality and divine justice. The composition invites contemplation on the nature of morality, the consequences of human actions, and the possibility of redemption through faith. The emotional tension between divine judgment and human supplication captures a sense of both fear and hope.