Lot en zijn dochters 1782

Johann Gotthard Müller’s 1782 etching, *Lot en zijn dochters* depicts a scene from the biblical story of Lot and his daughters. This print was dedicated to Grigory Potemkin, a powerful Russian military leader and statesman. The work is a powerful and dramatic depiction of this biblical narrative, focusing on the moment when Lot's daughters, in a moment of desperation, offer him wine to get him drunk. The etching captures the intense emotions of this scene, with Lot's weary expression contrasted against the desperate hope of his daughters. This work is a testament to Müller’s artistic skill and the power of his ability to translate biblical narratives into visually compelling scenes.