Lot en zijn dochters by Heinrich Aldegrever

Lot en zijn dochters 1530

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print, engraving

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pen drawing

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print

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landscape

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figuration

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genre-painting

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history-painting

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northern-renaissance

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engraving

Heinrich Aldegrever's 1530 engraving *Lot en zijn dochters* depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis. The artwork portrays Lot, a righteous man, and his two daughters, who escape the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. They are shown sitting outside the city walls, with a fortified city in the background. The engraving captures the dramatic moment of their escape, with a sense of urgency and fear. Aldegrever's detailed rendering of the figures and the cityscape showcase his mastery of the engraving technique, creating a powerful and moving image. *Lot en zijn dochters* is a fine example of Renaissance art, and its religious theme resonated with viewers in the 16th century.

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