Dark clouds advance across the sky and almost obscure the evening sun. In their shadow, the disciples struggle to prevent their boat from sinking as the waves come close to filling it. This is a smaller painting, but the detail is impressive.

The artist illustrates the story of Christ calming the waters of the Sea of Galilee from the New Testament. Brueghel depicts the boat, lashed by the waves with Christ asleep inside, at the moment when one of the disciples decides to wake him before they are all shipwrecked. Also in the vessel are eleven disciples making every effort not to be sunk, rowing and attempting to manage the sails.

Collectors and patrons appreciated his refinement and the distinctive, soft, elegant brushstroke that Brueghel used to create detailed and delicate compositions, for which he became known as "Velvet" Brueghel.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, and Fine Art lovers, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the theme of the painting, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.