Lot and his daughters (Lot e filhas)

The Biblical story of Lot and his daughters is described in the book of Genesis (XIX, 30-38). When leaving Sodom, they felt the need to leave some offspring. This is considered the first known case of incest.


O episódio bíblico de Lot e as filhas encontra-se descrito no livro do Genesis (XIX, 30-38). Ao abandonar Sodoma sentiram necessidade de deixar descendência. Considera-se o primeiro caso conhecido de incesto.

Jan Harmenszoon Müller (1571-1628)-'Lot and daughters'-oil on canvas-ca 1600 Private collection

Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617)-'Lot and daughters'-oil on canvas-1616 Amsterdam-Rijksmuseum

Orazio Gentileschi (1563-1639)-'Lot and daughters'-oil on canvas1621 Madrid-Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Lucas van Leyden (ca 1490-1533)-'Lot and daughters'-engraving Auckland-Art Gallery

Joachim Antoniszoon Wtewael (1566-1638)-'Lot and daughters'-oil on copper St Petersbourg-Hermitage