GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| Artist | Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) |
| Engraver | William Henry Egleton (Active 1833-1862) |
| Date | 1860 |
| Technique | Steel Engraving |
| Category | Religion |
| Source | The Family Devotional Bible By The Rev. Matthew Henry (The London Printing And Publishing Company Limited) |
This engraving depicts Noah building an altar and offering sacrifices to God as a token of gratitude to God after the great flood described in Genesis, chapter 8, verse 20 of the Old Testament of the Bible. At the center of the composition, Noah is depicted with his hands raised to the sky, as if in prayer or giving thanks to God. As the smoke from the burning sacrifice on the altar rises to the heavens, Noah's wife, children, and daughters-in-law enliven the scene with varying emotional reactions. Some extend their hands in gratitude, others have their heads covered or bow in respect, while others kneel in profound awe. This symbolizes a spiritual awakening and a new beginning for the survivors of the flood after the traumatic experience. In the background, the silhouette of mountains suggests the reappearance of nature after the flood, suggesting rebirth, while a rainbow is placed to represent God's mercy and the divine covenant with humanity.
