Lot and His Daughters

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a family scene in a wild landscape. A man sits on the ground, holding a staff, while two women stand beside him—one with her arm around him. Behind them, a castle looms on a hill, and the sky is full of swirling clouds. In the foreground, a table holds a plate of food and a jug, while trees and rocks fill the background. The women’s faces look sad, and the man’s expression is serious. The scene feels tense, like something important is about to happen. The artist used sharp lines to show every detail, from the folds in their clothes to the rough texture of the trees. Next, look up woodcut to see how artists like this made prints before photography.