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The Dove Returns - Noah
Noah welcomes the dove back to the Ark, carrying the olive leaf which tells them that the waters are receding
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12th Applied Deluge Dove Noah Olive Receding Returns Tells Testament Waters Welcomes
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The Dove Returns: A Symbol of Hope and Renewal in the Aftermath of the Biblical Deluge This evocative 12th century print, titled "The Dove Returns to the Ark with an Olive Leaf," captures a pivotal moment in one of the most well-known stories from the Judeo-Christian Bible. The image depicts Noah, an ancient patriarch and the protagonist of the biblical account of the Great Deluge, as he welcomes the dove back to the Ark. The dove, carrying an olive leaf in its beak, is a powerful symbol of hope and renewal, signaling to Noah and his family that the waters of the flood that had engulfed the earth were finally receding. The story of Noah and the Ark is found in the book of Genesis, which is the first book of the Old Testament. According to the biblical narrative, God, displeased by the wickedness of humanity, decided to send a great flood to cleanse the earth and start anew. Noah, a righteous man, was chosen by God to build an ark to save himself, his family, and a pair of every kind of animal. After the floodwaters had covered the earth for 40 days and 40 nights, God sent a dove to Noah to check if the waters had receded enough for him and his family to leave the safety of the ark. The dove returned with an olive leaf, providing the much-needed confirmation that the waters were indeed receding, and it was time for Noah and his family to begin a new life. This beautiful and intricately detailed print, preserved in the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich history and symbolism of this ancient story. The image, with its vivid colors and expressive figures, not only tells the story of the biblical event but also serves as a reminder of the power of hope and the promise of renewal in the face of adversity.
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