Lot and His Family Leaving Sodom
1662
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1662
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of people walking away from a city in ruins. The buildings behind them are crumbling, with one tower still standing. The figures are dressed in long robes, and some hold staffs. One person is bent forward, possibly carrying something heavy. The ground is uneven, with a few rocks and a fallen branch in the foreground. The artist used quick, loose lines to show movement and urgency. The scene looks like it’s from a story about people fleeing danger. Next, look up Baroque to see how this fits into that dramatic art style.
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