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Lot and His Daughters, by Unknown, 1625

Lot and His Daughters

Unknown

1625

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Lot and His Daughters is a 1625 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1625 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of three individuals, with a man seated on the left and two women on the right. The man, dressed in a red robe and fur-lined hat, leans forward with his head resting on his hand. The woman on the right, wearing a green dress, holds a jug and looks at the man, while the woman in the middle, wearing a blue dress, points at the man. The background is dark, with some foliage visible behind the figures. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with the light source coming from the right side of the image. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's attention to the central figure, creating a sense of tension and emotion. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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