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The Deluge, ca. 1524. Creator: Jan van Scorel
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The Deluge, ca. 1524. Creator: Jan van Scorel
The Deluge, ca. 1524
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Bad Weather Damage Dead Drowned Drowning Drownings Flood Flooded Flooding Jan Van Scorel Jan Van Scorelius John Schoorel Schoorel John Scorel Jan Van Scorelius Jan Van Nakedness Netherlandish Nudity Old Testament
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The Deluge, ca. 1524
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by Jan van Scorel is a captivating woodcut print that transports viewers back to the 16th century and immerses them in a scene of biblical proportions. This exquisite artwork, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Scorel's mastery in capturing both the devastation and hope found within religious narratives. Printed on two sheets and hand-colored with yellow and white hues, this antique masterpiece depicts the catastrophic flood described in the Old Testament. The artist skillfully portrays men and women desperately struggling against rising waters, their figures contorted with fear as they face an imminent threat of drowning. The raw emotion captured on their faces evokes a profound sense of human vulnerability amidst nature's wrath. Scorel's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of his woodcut technique; each figure is meticulously rendered, revealing nakedness as a symbol of humanity stripped bare before divine judgment. Amidst this chaos, there are glimpses of resilience - individuals reaching out for one another or seeking refuge atop crumbling structures. This powerful depiction serves as a reminder not only of our shared heritage but also our collective capacity for survival and renewal. It invites contemplation on themes such as faith, mortality, and the enduring power of art to convey complex emotions across centuries. "The Deluge" remains an iconic piece within Jan van Scorel's body of work – an exhibition that continues to captivate audiences with its historical significance while offering timeless reflections on human existence in times both turbulent and
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