European painter (17th-18th century) - The Flood of Deucalion and Pyrrha. 63 x 135 cm without frame, 72 x 143.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on panel, in an integrated wooden frame. Condition report: Good state of preservation of the painted surface. - In Greek mythology, Zeus decided to punish humanity for its wickedness with a universal flood. Only Deucalion, son of Prometheus, and his wife Pyrrha were saved by building an ark that allowed them to survive the flood by taking refuge on Mount Parnassus. When the waters receded, the two asked the oracle how to repopulate the earth: following his riddle, they threw stones behind them, which turned into new human beings, giving rise to a new humanity. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further details on the condition report are available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. *Message for non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of Italian cultural heritage. Normally the release times for certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force since 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than €13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the commission of experts. All costs of this operation are included.