Historical Battles and Floods

Etchings representing historical battles, heroic moments, and natural disasters, characterized by dramatic compositions and narratives.

The Flood of Deucalion, Bernard Picart (workshop or), After Bernard Picart, 1731 print Deucalion and Pyrrha survive the flood with which Jupiter destroyed humanity. The gods pour out the water from the Parnassus over the world. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Deucalion's flood; Jupiter sends a great flood to destroy mankind; Deucalion and Pyrrha afloat. scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament
The Flood of Deucalion, Bernard Picart (workshop or), After Bernard Picart, 1731 print Deucalion and Pyrrha survive the flood with which Jupiter destroyed humanity. The gods pour out the water from the Parnassus over the world. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Deucalion's flood; Jupiter sends a great flood to destroy mankind; Deucalion and Pyrrha afloat. scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament