Lot fleeing from Sodom with his wife and one of his daughters led by an angel.
Statuette
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
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This portion of an oak panel represents Lot fleeing from Sodom with his wife and one of his daughters led by an angel. In the story from Genesis, two angels warn Lot that he should escape before God destroys the city for its sins. Lot is told that his family must not look back, otherwise they will be turned into pillars of salt. The panel shows the right half of the figure of Lot followed by his wife, who is shown looking backwards as well as an angel and one of his daughter who holds a bundle. In the background the city of Sodom in shown in flames. The upper edge of the panel has a border of scrolls in high relief. Part of the left arm and the drapery of Lot's daughter are missing.
Object details
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| Title | Lot fleeing from Sodom with his wife and one of his daughters led by an angel. |
| Materials and techniques | Oak |
| Brief description | Lot,his wife & daughter fleeing Sodom; Wood Flemish 17th century |
| Physical description | Relief in oak, a portion of a panel showing the right half of the figure of Lot followed by his wife, who is looking back, an angel and one of his daughters who holds a bundle. In the back-gound is Sodom in flames. The upper edge has a border of scrolls in high relief. The paint appears to be modern. Part of the left arm and the drapery of Lot's daughter are missing. |
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| Credit line | Given, with Nos. 47, 49 and 50 by Miss E Rothwell in memory of Mr W.E Miller. |
| Object history | Given with Nos. 47, 49 and 50 by Miss E Rothwell in memory of Mr W.E Miller |
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| Summary | This portion of an oak panel represents Lot fleeing from Sodom with his wife and one of his daughters led by an angel. In the story from Genesis, two angels warn Lot that he should escape before God destroys the city for its sins. Lot is told that his family must not look back, otherwise they will be turned into pillars of salt. The panel shows the right half of the figure of Lot followed by his wife, who is shown looking backwards as well as an angel and one of his daughter who holds a bundle. In the background the city of Sodom in shown in flames. The upper edge of the panel has a border of scrolls in high relief. Part of the left arm and the drapery of Lot's daughter are missing. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.48-1940 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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