Vernietiging van Sodom en Gomorra / Lot en zijn dochters 1582 - 1613

Pieter van der (I) Borcht's etching "Vernietiging van Sodom en Gomorra / Lot en zijn dochters" (1582-1613) depicts the biblical story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The artwork showcases the cities engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing into the sky, as Lot and his daughters flee to safety in the foreground. The detailed depiction of the fiery destruction serves as a powerful visual reminder of God's wrath and the consequences of sin, emphasizing the themes of divine justice and moral decay. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to Borcht's mastery of the printmaking art and his skill in conveying biblical narratives with dramatic realism.