Noah Supervising Construction of the Ark n.d.

This red chalk drawing by Sir Nicolas Dorigny depicts Noah supervising the construction of the Ark, a scene from the biblical story of Noah's Ark. The drawing is characteristic of Dorigny's style, utilizing a loose yet expressive hand. The artist's signature, "Dorigny del. Raffaelle," indicates his admiration for the Italian Renaissance master Raphael, who was known for his masterful drawings. The drawing, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a captivating example of 18th-century European art.