Who painted Lot and his Daughters?

Lot and his Daughters was painted by Orazio Gentileschi in 1622.

Where can I see Lot and his Daughters?

Lot and his Daughters is held by J. Paul Getty Museum.

What movement is Lot and his Daughters?

Lot and his Daughters is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Lot and his Daughters?

Museum-quality prints of Lot and his Daughters are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Lot and his Daughters

Orazio Gentileschi , 1622

Lot and his Daughters is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Orazio Gentileschi. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About this work

Overview

Lot and his Daughters is a 1622 oil-on-canvas painting by Orazio Gentileschi, depicting a pivotal scene from the Biblical narrative.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates the story of Lot and his daughters after the destruction of Sodom, capturing a moment of high drama and tension among the three figures.

Technique & Style

Gentileschi's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and emotional intensity, with strong contrasts between light and dark highlighting the figures within a rocky, outdoor landscape.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by Giovanni Antonio Sauli, the painting was part of his collection along with other works by Gentileschi, before being acquired by the Getty Museum in Los Angeles in 1998.