The Escape of Lot
Drawing
ca. mid 16th century (made)
ca. mid 16th century (made)
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The Escape of Lot; Destroying angels are seen above the doomed city, while others on the right are conducting the family to a place of safety, all but Lot's wife, who has already met her fate; Pen and ink, on salmon-coloured paper, heightened with white.
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Title | The Escape of Lot |
Materials and techniques | Pen and ink, on salmon-coloured paper, heightened with white |
Brief description | Rossi, Francesco (Il Salviati); The Escape of Lot; Destroying angels above the doomed city, while others are conducting the family to a place of safety. Lot's wife has already met her fate; Pen and ink, on salmon-coloured paper, heightened with white; Italian; ca. mid 16th century. |
Physical description | The Escape of Lot; Destroying angels are seen above the doomed city, while others on the right are conducting the family to a place of safety, all but Lot's wife, who has already met her fate; Pen and ink, on salmon-coloured paper, heightened with white. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
Object history | Collections-Jonathan Richardson, senior, and Ralph Udney. |
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Literary reference | The Bible. Genesis 19:24-25. Story of Sodom and Gomorrah. |
Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874. |
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Accession number | DYCE.165 |
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Record created | September 9, 2009 |
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