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Lot's Daughters Fleeing Sodom, 1615/20. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
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Lot's Daughters Fleeing Sodom, 1615/20. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Lot's Daughters Fleeing Sodom, 1615/20
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This black and white drawing, titled "Lot's Daughters Fleeing Sodom," is an exquisite masterpiece created by the Flemish artist Lucas Vorsterman around 1615 or 20. The drawing, executed in black chalk with touches of pen and black ink and white chalk on tan laid paper, is a powerful depiction of a biblical story from the Book of Genesis. In the Old Testament narrative, Lot and his family are warned to leave the city of Sodom before its imminent destruction. Lot's two unmarried daughters, fearing they will not find husbands in the new world, devise a plan to preserve their family lineage by getting their father drunk and lying with him, resulting in the birth of Moab and Ammon, the ancestors of the Moabites and Ammonites. This hauntingly beautiful drawing captures the moment when Lot's daughters, clad in flowing robes, flee the city with their father, leaving behind the doomed urban landscape. The figures are depicted with a sense of urgency and determination, their faces etched with emotion and resolve. Lucas Vorsterman, a prominent Flemish artist, was a student of Peter Paul Rubens, and his work bears the influence of his master. This drawing is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Flemish School and the enduring power of religious themes in art. The Art Institute of Chicago is fortunate to house this exceptional work in its vast and diverse collection, making it accessible to scholars, art lovers, and visitors from around the world. The drawing is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of art to capture and convey the human experience, and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.
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