Fotoreproductie van het fresco De zondvloed door Michelangelo in de Sixtijnse kapel 1851 - 1900

This photogravure reproduces Michelangelo's fresco "The Deluge" from the Sistine Chapel. The sepia tones lend a dramatic, almost apocalyptic feel to the chaotic scene. The composition is divided into distinct horizontal layers. At the top we see those who have sought shelter, while below, figures struggle against the rising waters, creating a sense of overwhelming turmoil. Michelangelo masterfully uses the human body as a vehicle for expression. The figures are muscular and contorted, their poses conveying desperation and fear. The lack of colour directs our attention to the line and form, underscoring the artist's exploration of human anatomy and emotional intensity. The bodies are not idealised, they communicate a sense of realism. Here, the Renaissance ideal of humanism is pushed to its limit. The fresco challenges us to consider the relationship between divine power and human suffering.