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The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens), by Jacob Jordaens, oil, 1619

The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens)

Jacob Jordaens

1619

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Western Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens) is a 1619 oil by Jacob Jordaens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Lot, held at National Museum of Western Art.

Who painted this?
Jacob Jordaens
When & what style?
1619 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Western Art

About this work

This painting depicts a dramatic scene with six people and an angel in the foreground. The angel, dressed in red with white wings, is shown from the back, gesturing to the left. A man in a black robe stands in the center, holding a woman in a blue dress. To their right, a woman in a pink dress holds a basket and a cloth. In the background, a man and woman are visible, with a dog and a column behind them. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the angel's red dress standing out against the muted tones of the background. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Jacob Jordaens.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacob Jordaens
Artist

Jacob Jordaens

Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.

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