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Noah and the Animals Entering the Ark
Artist: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (Italian, 1609-1664)
Date: about 1650-1655
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/16 x 16 13/16 in. (240 x 427mm);
Image: 8 x 15 3/4 in. (20.3 x 40 cm)
Medium: Etching on laid paper
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: William J. Hitchcock Fund in Memory of Grace J. Hitchcock
Object number: 2000.47
Label Text:
The animals, grouped densely to one side of this composition, proceed to Noah’s waterborne ark at the left. Giovanni Castiglione is thought to have studied with a master of animal and still life painting and printmaking, Sinibaldo Scorza (Italian, 1589–1631), where he probably learned the art of etching. He continued to specialize in animal-filled biblical and mythological scenes throughout his career.
This print is a prime example of Castiglione’s etching style. There is a controlled use of chiaroscuro reminiscent of that used so successfully by Rembrandt (see Rembrandt’s work in this exhibition). Castiglione also shared Rembrandt’s experimental inclination and continually refined his etching technique. He was one of the first to develop both the monotype and soft-ground etching (please see the Understanding Printmaking brochures located throughout this exhibition).
The animals, grouped densely to one side of this composition, proceed to Noah’s waterborne ark at the left. Giovanni Castiglione is thought to have studied with a master of animal and still life painting and printmaking, Sinibaldo Scorza (Italian, 1589–1631), where he probably learned the art of etching. He continued to specialize in animal-filled biblical and mythological scenes throughout his career.
This print is a prime example of Castiglione’s etching style. There is a controlled use of chiaroscuro reminiscent of that used so successfully by Rembrandt (see Rembrandt’s work in this exhibition). Castiglione also shared Rembrandt’s experimental inclination and continually refined his etching technique. He was one of the first to develop both the monotype and soft-ground etching (please see the Understanding Printmaking brochures located throughout this exhibition).
DescriptionLine etching in black ink on laid cream paper
Not on view
In Collection(s)