Lot dronken gevoerd door zijn dochters 1569

Etienne Delaune created this engraving, "Lot Drunkenly Fed by His Daughters," in the 16th century. The print depicts a biblical scene, and can be seen as a product of the religious and social environment of the time, reflecting the era’s interpretations of morality, family dynamics, and gender roles. The daughters’ actions – intoxicating their father to preserve their lineage - present a complex interplay of survival, agency, and transgression. How are we to view the daughters' actions? As a necessary evil, or a demonstration of female resourcefulness in patriarchal societies? Delaune’s delicate engraving draws us into a world where moral clarity blurs, inviting a deeper contemplation of the choices people make when faced with impossible circumstances. It is a representation of the tensions between cultural expectations, personal desires, and the struggle for self-determination.