Lots Wife Collection

Woodblock engraving depicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by an earthquake
5309200 Woodblock engraving depicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by an earthquake, showing Lot's wife being turned to a pillar of salt; (add.info)

The wife of Lot is turned into a pillar of salt (chromolitho)
964194 The wife of Lot is turned into a pillar of salt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wife of Lot)

Lots Wife (engraving)
3654056 Lots Wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lots Wife. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Lots wife looking back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (pen & ink
2636577 Lots wife looking back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (pen & ink, chalk and wash heightened with white on paper) by Dubreuil

Ireland, County Cork, Baltimore, Lots Wife, harbor entrance beacon

Sodom And Gomorrah Destruction Lot's Wife Pillar Of Salt
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. On the right Lot's wife has looked back at the catastrophe and been turned into a pillar of salt

Lots Wife Sea Stack, Marsden Bay, Tyne and Wear, England
Lots Wife Sea Stack, Marsden Bay; Tyne and Wear, England

Sea pillar known as Lots Wife, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
Sea pillar known as Lots Wife; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Lots Wife Rock Formation, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England

Sunset at the top of mt Anne in Southwest Tasmania. View to Lots Wife and Lighting Ridge

View to Lots Wife and Lighting Ridge from mt Anne in Southwest Tasmania

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"Lot's Wife: A Pillar of Salt Amidst Destruction and Remembrance" In the biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot's wife met a tragic fate as she looked back at the destruction unfolding behind her. Transformed into a pillar of salt, she became an enduring symbol of disobedience and consequences. Throughout history, artists have depicted this haunting scene in various forms. From chromolithographs to engravings, pen & ink drawings to rock formations, Lot's wife continues to captivate our imagination. One such representation can be found in Ireland's County Cork, where Baltimore proudly displays its own "Lot's Wife. " Serving as a harbor entrance beacon, this structure stands tall against the crashing waves—a reminder of both warning and guidance. Across continents in Tyne and Wear, England, another sea stack known as "Lot's Wife" emerges from Marsden Bay. Its stoic presence serves as a testament to nature's power while evoking thoughts of ancient tales passed down through generations. South Shields also boasts its own version of "Lot's Wife, " with rock formations that echo the story’s mystique. These natural wonders stand steadfast amidst changing tides—silent witnesses to humanity’s eternal struggle between temptation and consequence. As we gaze upon these landscapes or witness stunning sunsets atop mountains like Mt Anne in Southwest Tasmania—where views encompass both Lot’s Wife and Lighting Ridge—we are reminded not only of Lot’s wife but also our own propensity for curiosity despite potential dangers lurking behind us. The story lives on through these visual interpretations—an everlasting cautionary tale reminding us to heed warnings before it is too late. Let us reflect on the lessons learned from Lot’s wife—a woman forever immortalized as a pillar frozen in time—a poignant reminder that sometimes looking back comes at great cost.