The Story of Lot: Lot with His Daughters
1555
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1555
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Story of Lot: Lot with His Daughters is a 1555 by Heinrich Aldegrever, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a scene of three figures in a natural setting. The central figure, an older man with a long beard, sits on a rock, holding a cup in his right hand. He is dressed in a long robe and has a cloak draped over his left shoulder. To his right stands a woman, wearing a dress and a headband, while another woman sits on his lap, also dressed in a long robe. The background features a cityscape with buildings and a cloudy sky. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, drawing the viewer's attention to the central scene. The contrast between light and dark adds a sense of drama to the painting. To learn more about the Renaissance movement, which influenced this painting, explore the works of other artists from this period.
