Jonah cast overboard
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Jonah cast overboard
Jonah cast overboard - Jonah 1.
circa 1690
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1690 Biblical Cast Creature Jonah Misfortune Monster Overboard Shipwreck Shore Storm Testament Whale
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Jonah Cast Overboard: A Dramatic Scene from the Old Testament (Mary Evans Picture Library/Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA) This evocative 17th-century print depicts a pivotal moment from the Old Testament book of Jonah: the prophet being cast overboard from the storm-tossed ship. The biblical narrative relates how God commanded Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh and warn its inhabitants to repent of their wicked ways. Instead, Jonah boarded a ship heading in the opposite direction, and when the crew discovered his deception, they threw him into the sea to save themselves from the wrath of the storm God had sent. In this print, the crew members, clad in 17th-century attire, are shown in a desperate struggle to save their vessel as it is battered by the tempestuous waves. Jonah, dressed in simple robes and with an expression of resignation, is cast off the side of the ship, his arms outstretched as if in prayer or surrender. The sea below is churning with white-capped waves, and a monstrous whale or sea creature lurks beneath the surface, poised to swallow the hapless prophet. The print, with its intricate detail and dramatic composition, captures the sense of misfortune and divine intervention that permeates the story of Jonah. The image, created in the late 1600s, is a testament to the enduring power of biblical narratives to inspire artists and captivate audiences across generations.
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