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Northern Europe

1450 – 1650

Lot and His Daughters

Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
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The story of Lot and his daughters was a popular subject for artists and one which Lucas Cranach the Elder painted at least four times. The tale comes from the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament in which Lot and his daughters flee from the burning city of Sodom and Gomorrah (which can be seen in the background). Lot’s daughters make their father drunk and seduce him in an attempt to ensure that he has male heirs.

Details

Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder
Title
Lot and His Daughters
Date
About 1530
Medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
55.9 x 39 cm
Reference
CVCSC:0332.N
Collection
Northern European
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This work is currently on display in our exhibition The Shelter of Stories.