"Noah's Sacrifice Descended from the Ark" SOLD
"The sacrifice of Noé descended from the Ark" "Oil on canvas from the 1st half of the 17th century Roman author from the circle of Nicolas Poussin (Les Andelis1594-Roma1665) Canvas measurements 88 x 64 with antique gilded frame 102 x 78 Excellent conservation with old Covering and application of protective varnish. Provenance from the Roman collection. Very interesting and particularly animated work by the theatrical poses and marked expressions of the numerous protagonists. The Biblical scene of verse 20 of Genesis is depicted. Noah, descended from the Ark with all the species of animals, as ordered by God, builds an altar and offers sacrifices in his honor. From the Book of Genesis, chap. 8, 15 - 20. (20) "Allo