Lot and His Daughters [reverse]

The artwork Lot and His Daughters [reverse] is a painting made by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1496 - 1499. It is part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The painting is 0.422 meter in width and 0.524 meter in height.

The painting depicts a scene from the biblical story of Lot. In the foreground, Lot and his two daughters are fleeing the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot is an old man with a long white beard, wearing a blue robe and a fur-lined hat. He carries a staff and a basket. His daughters are dressed in red and purple robes. One of them carries a bundle on her head, while the other carries a small chest.

The background of the painting shows the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah being consumed by fire and brimstone. The sky is dark and stormy, with thick smoke billowing up from the burning cities. The sea in the distance is also ablaze.

The painting is a powerful depiction of the destructive power of sin and the importance of obedience to God.