Who painted Lot und seine Töchter?

Lot und seine Töchter was painted by Unknown in 1600.

Where can I see Lot und seine Töchter?

Lot und seine Töchter is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Lot und seine Töchter?

Lot und seine Töchter is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Lot und seine Töchter

Unknown , 1600

Lot und seine Töchter is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. The work presents three individuals gathered in a dimly lit interior.

About this work

Overview

The work presents three individuals gathered in a dimly lit interior. At the center sits an older bearded man, his torso uncovered, while two women stand on either side, fully attired. The composition conveys a quiet, introspective atmosphere, with the figures appearing absorbed in a shared, subdued moment.

Subject & Meaning

The central male figure is traditionally identified as Lot, a biblical patriarch, accompanied by his two daughters. Their positioning and the intimate setting suggest a narrative moment of familial closeness, inviting contemplation of themes such as loyalty, survival, and the complexities of familial bonds within the biblical story.

Technique & Style

The artist employs strong chiaroscuro, contrasting deep shadows with focused illumination on the central figure. This manipulation of light creates a three‑dimensional sense of volume and directs attention toward the bearded man. The clothing is rendered with careful attention to texture, and the overall palette reinforces the somber mood of the scene.

History & Provenance

Specific details regarding the painting’s date, creator, and ownership history are not provided in the source material, limiting the ability to trace its provenance or situate it within a particular artistic period.