Lot and His Daughters
1631
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1631
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see an old man slumped in a chair, eyes half-closed, while two young women pour wine into his cup. The room is dark, with only a single candle lighting their faces. This scene comes from the Bible—Lot and his daughters after fleeing Sodom. The artist made Lot look like a drunk in a tavern, not a holy man. The daughters seem almost amused, making the story feel more human than sacred. If you like how light and shadow play here, look up chiaroscuro.
