Lot and his daughters
- Artist
- Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Date
- 1528 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
"Lot and his daughters" is a powerful religious painting from the Northern renaissance period. Created using oil paints, it depicts a biblical scene with dramatic emotion and detailed realism. The artwork is notable for its meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of Northern renaissance art, and often features a background that enhances the narrative's gravity. The painting's surface may be supported by a wood panel, common in early Christian and Renaissance works. Overall, it exemplifies the era’s mastery in combining religious themes with exquisite technical skill.
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