Two by Two Animals framed art print in neutral tones. Pairs of animals climb a terraced mountain two by two, walking calmly in the quiet moment before the rain, with two doves crossing the sky overhead. Hand-drawn silhouettes of every species, elephants, giraffes, camels, bears, set against a soft beige sky. A neutral palette of linen beige and soft charcoal brings warmth and harmony to a child's room.
"Bring into the ark all living creatures, to keep them alive with you."—Genesis 6:19
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✦ Materials: archival fine art paper, giclée pigment inks, acrylic protective screen, handcrafted wood frame
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Art Details
A gentle, story-led piece for the rooms where childhood faith is shaped. Two by Two Animals captures the procession of animals walking two by two up the mountain, the most beloved image from the story of Noah's Ark, and was made for nursery walls, above-crib placements, children's rooms, reading nooks, playrooms, and small Bible-story gallery walls. It pairs naturally with minimalist, classic, neutral, beige, gender-neutral, and contemporary interiors. The linen beige and soft charcoal palette and the marching animal silhouettes make this one of Christian Modern's most-gifted pieces for new babies and young children, chosen for first-time parents, godparents, grandparents, and dedications. The Genesis story carries Christian, Jewish, and Islamic recognition, which is why a two by two animals piece appears so often as a gift across faith traditions.
- Subject: the animals two by two, Noah's Ark, Genesis 6:19, the procession to the ark before the flood, the Bible's first covenant story
- Style: minimalist hand-drawn silhouette illustration, narrative procession, generous negative space
- Palette: linen beige, soft charcoal, dark silhouette
- Orientation: vertical
- Best for: nurseries, children's rooms, above-crib walls, reading nooks, playrooms, hallway vignettes, gallery walls
- Material: archival fine art paper, giclée pigment inks, acrylic protective screen
- Frame: handcrafted wood, 1-inch depth. The Unframed option ships rolled in a protective tube without acrylic.
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Sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 18×24, and 24×36 inches
Custom size? email us!
help@christianmodern.shop - Frame finishes: Light Wood, Brown Wood, Gold, Black, or Unframed
- Made in: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Includes: pre-installed hanging wire, arrives ready to hang out of the box
- Most-gifted occasions: baby showers, gender-neutral nursery setup, first-time parent gifts, godparent gifts, infant baptism and dedication, Christening, first birthday, grandparent gifts for a new grandbaby
- Also available as a canvas: Noah's Ark canvas
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- Production time: 2 business days, then 3 to 4 business days delivery
- 100% insured with protective packaging
- Exchanges and returns: accepted within 30 days of delivery for your peace of mind
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About the Two by Two Animals and Genesis 6:19
The image of the animals going in two by two comes from the story of Noah's Ark in Genesis chapters 6 through 9, one of the oldest and most-told stories in the Bible. God instructs Noah to build an ark and bring into it two of every living creature, male and female, to keep them alive through the flood. This piece captures that procession: pairs of animals climbing a terraced landscape toward the ark, with two doves crossing the sky overhead. The flood passes, the animals come out onto dry ground, and God hangs a rainbow in the sky as the sign of His covenant never again to destroy the earth by flood. The Genesis 6 through 9 arc is the Bible's first covenant story, read across Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, which is why the two by two animals appear so often in children's storybooks, Sunday school lessons, and nursery decoration. Two by Two Animals captures the story at its quietest moment, not the rain or the rainbow, but the gentle procession of pairs that comes before.
Two by Two Animals Common Questions
What does "two by two" mean, and what story is the Two by Two Animals print from?
The Two by Two Animals print shows the animals entering Noah's Ark two by two, the Genesis 6 through 9 account in which God instructs Noah to bring two of every living creature, male and female, safely through the flood. Genesis 6:19 records the command: "Bring into the ark all living creatures, to keep them alive with you." The animals going in "two by two," a male and female of each kind, represent preservation, the continuation of life, and God's care for every creature. The story closes with the rainbow as the sign of God's covenant never again to destroy the earth by flood, which is why it is read as the Bible's first covenant story and one of its most enduring images of safety, family, and faithfulness across Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.
Why are two by two animals such a popular nursery theme?
The two by two animals are one of the most popular nursery themes because the marching pairs are gentle and instantly recognizable to a child, the story is universally known, and the imagery works as a "two by two" decorating theme that coordinates with animal, ark, and rainbow motifs. Two by Two Animals leans into that with a calm linen beige and soft charcoal palette and hand-drawn animal silhouettes, so it reads as art first and Bible story second. The neutral, non-pastel treatment makes it a strong choice for a gender-neutral nursery, where it pairs with wood tones, woven textures, and other animal accents without locking the room into pink or blue.
Is Two by Two Animals a good gift for a baby shower, baptism, or new baby?
Yes. Two by Two Animals is one of the most-given Christian nursery and new-baby gifts because the story is beloved, the marching animals read as gentle and child-friendly, and the neutral palette fits any nursery scheme. It is chosen often for baby showers, gender-neutral nursery setups, first-time parent and grandparent gifts, infant baptism and dedication, Christenings, and first birthdays. The 11×14 framed print is an easy baby-shower size to wrap and give, while the 18×24 framed print is the size most often hung as the room's main piece above a crib, dresser, or changing table.
Can I pair Two by Two Animals with another Bible-story print for a gallery wall?
Yes. Two by Two Animals is designed to pair with Jonah & the Whale as a two-piece Bible-story gallery wall for a nursery or children's room, since both share the same linen beige and charcoal palette, the same hand-drawn style, and the same vertical format. Hung side by side in matching frames, the animal procession and the great fish read as a coordinated set. Many parents start with one story and add the second to build a small Bible-story gallery as the child grows.
What is the difference between Two by Two Animals and the Noah's Ark canvas?
Two by Two Animals is the framed paper print: archival giclée on fine art paper behind an acrylic protective screen in a handcrafted wood frame at 1-inch depth, built for smaller, gallery-style placements like a nursery wall, bookshelf, or reading nook. It is a different illustration from the canvas, a vertical procession of animal silhouettes climbing a terraced mountain. The Noah's Ark canvas is a separate horizontal painting, gallery-wrapped at 2-inch depth, with a softer painted landscape and larger sizes made for statement above-crib and above-sofa placements. Choose Two by Two Animals for an intimate framed look, and the Noah's Ark canvas for a large painted centerpiece.
What size Two by Two Animals print should I choose for a nursery?
For most nurseries the 18×24 framed print is the right size for the room's main wall, above a crib, dresser, or changing table, where it anchors the space without overwhelming it. The 11×14 framed print suits a reading nook, a smaller wall, or a baby-shower gift, and the 8×10 works on a shelf or as part of a small grouping. The 24×36 framed print is the choice for a large feature wall or a playroom. For a larger painted statement above a crib, the Noah's Ark canvas comes in bigger sizes built for that placement.
What materials is the Two by Two Animals print made from and where is it made?
Each Two by Two Animals framed fine art print is produced on archival fine art paper with giclée pigment inks rated to last 100+ years away from direct sunlight, set behind an acrylic protective screen inside a handcrafted wood frame at 1-inch depth. Light Wood, Brown Wood, Black, and Gold frames are available, plus an Unframed option that ships rolled in a protective tube. Every piece is handcrafted in our Los Angeles art studio with a production time of 2 business days, then 3 to 4 business days delivery.