Lot and His Daughters

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a family in a rocky cave. The father sits slumped, half-covered by a cloak, while two women huddle close—one holding a cup to his lips. The scene looks rough, with jagged lines for the cave walls and wild brushstrokes for their hair and clothes. The women seem to be forcing drink on the father, which might hint at a dark story. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the figures look almost three-dimensional. Want to see how this technique works? Check out engraving.