Scene of Deluge, 1826 by Joseph Désiré Court
Scene of Deluge, 1826 by Joseph Désiré Court In Joseph Désiré Court’s painting, “Scene of Deluge,” the viewer is transported to a chaotic and terrifying moment in time. The dark and stormy sky overhead adds to the sense of impending doom, while the violent waves crash against the small boat in the foreground. The figures …