Biblical prophet, son of Lamech, major figure in the Book of Genesis

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God appears to Noah and his family; three cherubs hold him aloft. Etching after Raphael.

Noah, drunk and naked, being covered in a garment by his sons, Shem and Japheth; with a border of naked men holding medallions. Halftone after Michelangelo.

An elaborate cross-section of Noah's ark, detailing the storing of provisions and livestock; scenes of loading and construction. Line engraving.

The canonised Noah. Lithograph by J.G. Schreiner, c. 1840.

Lamech, holding a farming implement, points at a child; down in the street, various acts of uninhibited licence go on. Engraving.

Noah and his family make a sacrifice to God after the flood. Etching by W.H. Egleton, 18--, after N. Poussin.

Noah's clan make their sacrifice and God responds with a rainbow. Colour etching by E. Kirkall after Bishop after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

People and animals entering Noah's ark, transposed into a 16th century Dutch landscape. Engraving by A.J. Landerseel.

Noah preparing his first sacrifice after the Flood; the Tower of Babel; God responds to Noah's sacrifice with a rainbow. Etching by J. Hulett.

Noah in his drunkenness being exposed by Ham. Woodcut by H. Brosamer, 1550.

A miscellaneous metaphysical essay, or an hypothesis concerning the formation and generation of spiritual and material beings ... to which is added, some thoughts upon creation in general, upon pre-existence, the cabalistic account of the Mosaic creation, the formation of Adam, and fall of mankind ; and upon the nature of Noah's deluge. As also upon the dormant state of the soul, from the creation to our birth, and from our death to the resurrection ... / by an impartial inquirer after truth [i.e. Rev. R. Casway].

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