Landscape with the Destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah
Joachim Patinir, circa 1520
Two friendly angels lead Lot and his daughters to the safety of a nearby tent. In the background, the twin cities of Sodom & Gomorrah burn. In the foreground, a slightly bulbous pile of rocks are all that remains of Lot's nosey, disobedient wife.
Dutch master Patinir specialised in Biblical scenes, but this, with its elements of science fiction and horror, is perhaps his strangest work. There's something quite modern looking about it, despite it being painted over 500 years ago.
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