Lot and the Two Angels c. 17th century

"Lot and the Two Angels" is an etching by Philips Galle, a Flemish artist active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The print depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis, in which two angels visit Lot and warn him of the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The composition is dramatic, with Lot kneeling in the foreground and the angels standing behind him, their wings spread wide. The etching is characterized by fine lines and detailed rendering, typical of Galle's style. This print is a good example of the art of etching as well as a depiction of a well-known story from the Bible.