Before the Flood, reverse: Emblematic Depiction, Karel van Mander
Karel van Mander
Before the Flood, reverse: Emblematic Depiction
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Karel van Mander

Before the Flood, reverse: Emblematic Depiction, 1600


Dimensions
31.1 x 25.6 cm
Physical Description
Oil on copper
Inventory Number
2088
Acquisition
Acquired in 1961
Status
On display, 2nd upper level, Old Masters, room 10

Audio

  • Basic information
    01:00
  • Focus on art history
    01:59
  • Focus on religion
    01:33

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Before the Flood, reverse: Emblematic Depiction
Painter
Backside
Emblematic Representation
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
Oil on copper
Material
Technique
Label at the Time of Manufacture
Monogrammiert und datiert auf der Steinplatte im Vordergrund links: KVM 1600 (KVM ligiert)

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain
Acquisition
Acquired in 1961

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre
Main Motif
Associated Persons and Institutions
Illustrated Passage
  • Bibel, Altes Testament, Genesis 6

Iconclass

Primary
  • 71B311 the wickedness of mankind; the wicked are usually shown feasting and revelling
  • 33C23 couple of lovers
  • 31A14(+1) human figure of ideal proportions, e.g. academic nude (+ front view)
Secondary
Associative
  • 71B321 Noah building the ark

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13.03.2024