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

The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens) was painted by Jacob Jordaens in 1619.

Where can I see The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens)?

The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens) is held by National Museum of Western Art.

What movement is The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens)?

The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens) is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

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Artwork

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

Jacob Jordaens , 1619

The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom (after Rubens) is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacob Jordaens. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.

About this work

Overview

Jacob Jordaens painted The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom in 1619, employing oil on canvas within the Flemish Baroque idiom. The composition centers on a fleeing group of six figures accompanied by a celestial messenger, set against a muted landscape that emphasizes the drama of the biblical exodus.

Subject & Meaning

The work visualizes the scriptural episode in which Lot, his wife, and their children escape the divine destruction of Sodom. An angel, rendered in vivid red with white wings, directs the travelers, underscoring divine intervention and the urgency of salvation as the family hurriedly leaves the doomed city.

Technique & Style

Jordaens applies a palette that juxtaposes warm reds and cool blues, allowing the angel’s garment to dominate the visual field. Visible brushwork creates a textured surface, while the chiaroscuro modeling of figures reflects the Baroque interest in dramatic lighting and movement. The composition balances dynamic gestures with a relatively restrained background.

History & Provenance

Created shortly after Jordaens assumed the artistic mantle left by Rubens and van Dyck, the painting remained in the artist’s native Antwerp before entering the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, where it is currently displayed. Its provenance traces a typical path from private Flemish ownership to a public museum setting.

Context

The painting emerges from a period when Flemish artists frequently revisited biblical narratives to convey moral lessons and showcase technical virtuosity. Jordaens, as the leading painter in early‑17th‑century Flanders, often drew on Rubens’ compositional models while infusing his own robust figures and vivid coloration.