Artwork
Lot and His Family Leaving Sodom
Lot and His Family Leaving Sodom is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Aert de Gelder. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Aert de Gelder's Lot and His Family Leaving Sodom is a drawing created in 1662, executed in pen and light brown ink on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a group fleeing a city in ruins, likely referencing the biblical story of Lot's escape from Sodom. Figures in long robes, some carrying staffs or burdens, move away from crumbling buildings, one tower still standing.
Technique & Style
Quick, loose lines convey a sense of urgency and movement. The expressive penwork is characteristic of the Baroque style, known for dramatic and dynamic representations.
Context
As a Baroque work, Lot and His Family Leaving Sodom participates in a broader artistic trend emphasizing intense emotion and vivid storytelling.
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