The Ninth Wave by Ivan Aivazovsky Poster

The Ninth Wave is probably Aivazovsky’s most famous and popular work. The ninth wave — in popular legend, the most terrible, powerful and destructive wave — is fast approaching. Yet the darkness of the night is broken by the light of hope. A small group of people cling to the wreckage of the ship’s mast, which seems a more reliable refuge at dawn than it did in the darkness of the night. The desperate attempts to survive will conquer the stormy sea. The Ninth Wave was, of course, also interpreted allegorically. The painting acquired symbolic meaning for many generations, instilling faith in the victory of man, humanity and life. You can customise this design: click on "Personalise this template" and change or delete text or images flagged for customisation.