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Lot and His Daughters, c. 1530. Creator: Hans Schäufelein the Elder
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Lot and His Daughters, c. 1530. Creator: Hans Schäufelein the Elder
Lot and His Daughters, c. 1530
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Book Of Genesis Daughter Daughters Genesis Hans Leonard Schäufelein Hans Schäufelein Hans Schaufelein The Elder Schaufelein Hans Schaufelein Hans Leonard Schaufelein Hans The Elder Woodcut On Laid Paper Fortifications Laid Paper Old Testament
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Hans Schäufelein the Elder's woodcut print, "Lot and His Daughters," dates back to the 16th century and is a captivating depiction of an Old Testament story from the Book of Genesis. The image, created around 1530, showcases the moment when Lot and his two daughters, seeking to preserve their family lineage after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, resort to getting their father drunk and lying with him to conceive children. The print, executed on laid paper, is a monochrome masterpiece, with the stark contrast between white and black creating an evocative and dramatic atmosphere. The exterior of a fortified castle looms in the background, a reminder of the destructive events that have transpired. The figures are rendered with intricate detail, from the furrowed brow of Lot as he sits, oblivious to his daughters' plan, to the determined expressions of the women as they carry out their scheme. The woodcut, a testament to the artistic heritage of Germany during the Renaissance period, is now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. It is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of art to preserve and retell the stories of our shared human history. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of family dynamics, the lengths people will go to preserve their lineage, and the role of religion in shaping our cultural heritage.
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