Lot and His Daughters (Vouet)

Lot and His Daughters is a painting by French Baroque artist Simon Vouet, depicting the biblical story of Lot and his daughters as recounted in the Book of Genesis. The narrative concerns Lot's flight from the condemned city of Sodom, accompanied by his two daughters. After escaping, the daughters, believing they are the last people on Earth, conspire to become pregnant by their father in order to preserve their family line.

Vouet's version typically presents the scene after their escape, showing the daughters offering Lot wine and preparing to carry out their plan. The composition often features dramatic lighting, rich colors, and figures posed in a classically inspired style characteristic of Vouet's Baroque sensibilities. The painting explores themes of sin, survival, desperation, and the complexities of human morality within a religious context. Various versions of this subject were painted by Vouet and his studio, often displaying slight variations in composition and detail. The work is recognized as an important example of French Baroque painting and demonstrates Vouet's influence on the development of the style.