Artwork

Lot and his Daughters

Lot and his Daughters, by Unknown, 1750
Lot and his Daughters, by Unknown, 1750

Lot and his Daughters is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Lot and his Daughters, a painting from circa 1750, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The work, attributed to 910_person, captures a dynamic scene of three robed figures in a landscape setting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates a narrative of movement, with a central male figure (Lot) flanked by two women (his daughters), each with distinct gazes (one upward, one downward), suggesting varied emotional states amidst their journey.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, a hallmark of 910_person's style, to achieve dramatic lighting effects, enhancing the overall sense of energy and dynamism in the scene.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750 by 910_person, the painting is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with its provenance tracing back to the artist's period of activity.

Lot and his Daughters
Lot and his Daughters, Anton Raphael Mengs

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Lot and his Daughters?

Lot and his Daughters was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Lot and his Daughters?

Lot and his Daughters is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.