Artwork
Lot und seine Töchter
Lot und seine Töchter is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Christian Winck. It dates from 1789 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Christian Winck’s 1789 oil painting, titled “Lot und seine Töchter,” presents a biblical episode in a compact, three‑figure composition. The central male figure, identified as Lot, is flanked by his two daughters, one leaning forward and the other seated behind him. The scene unfolds against a muted, dark backdrop that emphasizes the figures’ gestures and expressions.
Subject & Meaning
The work visualises the aftermath of the destruction of Sodom, focusing on Lot and his daughters as they confront their uncertain future. The intimate arrangement of the three characters suggests a moment of both vulnerability and resolve, reflecting the moral and emotional complexities inherent in the biblical narrative.
Technique & Style
Winck employs a realistic approach, rendering flesh tones and facial features with careful observation. A restrained palette of earth tones and deep shadows creates spatial depth, while subtle highlights model the bodies and suggest a dim interior light. The painter’s attention to drapery folds and the nuanced posture of each figure enhances the drama of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in the late eighteenth century, the painting entered the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s broader effort to assemble representative works of German religious art from the period, preserving Winck’s contribution to the genre.
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