The beautiful woodcut print Noah Blesses the Animals is a depiction of one of the most famous and picturesque Biblical images;And they went in unto Noah into the Ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life (Genesis 7, 15).

This woodcut belongs to Steinhardt’s Biblical Portfolio that includes a series of 10 woodcut. In his unique expressionist style, Steinhardt portrayed Noah raising his mighty hands, welcoming the animals to his ark while a fierce sun, symbolizing a celestial presence, gives the scene a majestic atmosphere.