The Deluge – Danby Popular telling the children to pray

telling the children to pray

Incidentally

this artwork demonstrates the Renaissance fascination with linear perspective

refers to the priest's role as another Jesus Christ on earth with the power to change bread and wine into the Body

as depicted in this artwork by C

The Deluge – Danby Popular telling the children to prayThis is a painting by F. Danby showing the Great Flood, told of in the Old Testament. Remnants of humanity and animals flee to the earth's highest points before eventually being overcome by the waters and drowned. Noah's ark looks faint, off in the distance, floating on the waters. A blood red sun rises amid black clouds. An angel in the bottom right weeps over a child's death. Usage note: This digital Catholic art download is useful for personal