The Flood
- Artist
- Paolo Uccello
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Musée National Gustave Moreau
The artwork The Flood by Paolo Uccello, created between 1436 and 1440, is a fresco depicting a biblical scene from the Book of Genesis. As part of the Scenes from the Life of Noah, it showcases Uccello’s mastery in Early renaissance techniques, emphasizing perspective and dramatic tension. Executed in monochrome terra verde tempera, it reflects the influence of antique bronze sculpture. The Sketch and study process during its creation highlights Uccello’s innovative approach to composition and detail, capturing a powerful moment of the biblical deluge.
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