Artwork
The Story of Lot: Lot Prevents the Sodomites from Violence
The Story of Lot: Lot Prevents the Sodomites from Violence is a print by the Renaissance artist Heinrich Aldegrever. It dates from 1555 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Heinrich Aldegrever's print 'The Story of Lot: Lot Prevents the Sodomites from Violence' dates to 1555 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tumultuous scene from the biblical story of Lot, with Lot and his family being pulled away from a crowd of men. The image conveys a sense of urgency and conflict, with the figures' tense expressions and the chaotic arrangement.
Technique & Style
Aldegrever employed sharp lines and deep shadows to heighten the drama of the scene, emphasizing the struggle between the figures. The blending of different clothing styles adds to the sense of tension and narrative complexity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Heinrich Aldegrever or Aldegraf was a German painter and engraver. He was one of the "Little Masters", the group of German artists making small old master prints in the generation after Albrecht Dürer.
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