Lot and His Daughters
1502
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1502
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lot and His Daughters is a 1502 ink by Master S, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a chaotic scene with a group of people tangled together. In the center, a woman holds a staff and stands over a crowd of figures—some appear drunk or collapsed. Behind them, a city with ships and buildings looks calm, while a stormy sky looms. The contrast between the wild foreground and the orderly background stands out. The woman’s stern expression and the crowd’s disarray suggest a moral lesson, likely about consequences. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, even without color. Want to see more? Learn about engraving to spot how artists like this one made such detailed prints.
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