Flood

"Flood" by Paolo Uccello, created during the Early renaissance, is a compelling example of Religious painting. As part of a pair of monochrome frescoes in the Chiostro Verde of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, it depicts the biblical story of Noah’s flood. Uccello’s use of terra verde pigment references the authority of antique bronze sculpture, a hallmark of his innovative approach in this period. The artwork captures the dramatic moment of divine judgment and salvation, blending narrative clarity with the stylistic innovations characteristic of early renaissance frescoes.