One of the Sons of Noah who Goes to Populate a Part of the Earth (Uno de figli di Noè che va a popolare una parte della terra) 1743 - 1763

Pietro Monaco's etching, *One of the Sons of Noah Who Goes to Populate a Part of the Earth* (1743-1763), depicts a scene from the biblical story of Noah's Ark. The artwork shows two men riding horseback, accompanied by a herd of sheep and a cow. The figures are dressed in traditional clothing, and the setting is a lush landscape. The image illustrates the story of Noah's sons, Ham, Shem, and Japheth, going forth to populate the world after the great flood. This piece is a prime example of 18th-century Italian etching and highlights Monaco's ability to create detailed and evocative images. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.