Artwork
Sodoma and Gomora on fire
Sodoma and Gomora on fire is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Joachim Patinir. It dates from 1502 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Sodoma and Gomora on fire is a painting by Joachim Patinir, executed in oil paint. Created in 1520-1530, it is now held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene, likely drawing from a narrative source. The subject matter suggests the artist was exploring themes related to the story of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's use of oil paint, a medium that was well-established by the time of its creation. The technique of glazing may have been employed to achieve the desired visual effects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joachim Patinir, also called Patenier, was a Flemish Renaissance painter of history and landscape subjects.
The Penitence of Saint Jerome
Landscape with St Jerome
Rest during the Flight to Egypt
Landscape with Charon Crossing the Styx
Landscape with the temptation of St Antony
The Baptism of Christ
Martyrdom of Saint Catherine
The Assumption of the Virgin, with the Nativity, the Resurrection, the Adoration of the Magi, the Ascension of Christ, Saint Mark and an Angel, and Saint Luke and an Ox
