The Drunkenness of Noah 1599 - 1661

"The Drunkenness of Noah" is a red chalk drawing by Andrea Sacchi, created between 1599 and 1661. The drawing depicts the biblical story of Noah's intoxication after drinking wine from his vineyard. The composition focuses on Noah, lying in a drunken stupor, with three figures standing around him, potentially representing his sons. Sacchi's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of both drama and pathos, capturing the poignant moment of Noah's vulnerability and the potential for familial betrayal. The drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.