Artwork

Lot and His Daughters

Lot and His Daughters, by Unknown, 1625
Lot and His Daughters, by Unknown, 1625

Lot and His Daughters is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Lot and His Daughters is a 1625 painting held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Lot and his daughters, with Lot seated on the left, wearing a red robe and fur-lined hat, and his daughters to his right, one holding a jug and the other pointing at him, conveying a sense of tension and emotion.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, with a light source from the right, creating a dramatic effect. The use of color and composition draws attention to the central figure, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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