The Deluge, David Teniers II

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1610–1690
The Deluge, circa 1655
Where object was made: Belgium
Material/technique: copper; oil
Dimensions:
Canvas/Support (Height x Width x Depth): 43.2 x 52.5 cm
Canvas/Support (Height x Width x Depth): 17 1/2 x 20 11/16 in
Frame Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 24 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/2 in
Credit line: Museum purchase: State funds and Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Drey and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Goodwin by exchange
Accession number: 1989.0030
On display: Michaelis Gallery

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Exhibition Label: "Corpus," Apr-2012, Kris Ercums In The Deluge, the Flemish Master David Teniers pits divine wrath against human compassion to tell the story of Noah and the Flood. Noah’s Ark is borne to safety on a towering wave while a group of figures in the foreground wait on the shrinking shore, or climb in vain for higher ground. While the biblical version of this story revolves around Noah, the painting focuses on the fate of those left behind. The terrible storm hangs in suspended motion as Teniers lingers over a pair of lovingly clasped hands or a turned cheek, traced with tears.

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