Lot en zijn dochters 1550 - 1570

This 16th-century engraving by an anonymous artist depicts the biblical story of Lot and his daughters. It is an example of the influential printmaking tradition that was popular throughout Europe during the Renaissance. The detailed engraving shows Lot, a patriarch of the Bible, taking shelter in a cave with his daughters after fleeing the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The scene is set against a backdrop of flames and smoke, highlighting the dramatic and tragic nature of the event. The inscription at the bottom of the engraving references the story's source in the Book of Genesis, chapter 19. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a powerful visualization of the biblical story.