Italian painting from the mid-17th century. High quality oil work on canvas depicting a well-known biblical episode, Lot and his daughters. Abraham's nephew had saved two angels from the clutches of the city's inhabitants and they warned him to flee before God's punishment fell on Sodom and Gomorrah. On the left we find the city in flames while Lot's wife is transformed into a pillar of salt for having contravened the order not to turn around. The two beautiful daughters decide to get their father drunk and from the mischievous looks you can imagine what will happen next. In fact, fearing that they are the last surviving humans and in order not to lose their descendants, they lie with their father without him knowing. A painting with a remarkable pictorial quality which can be seen in particular in the refinement of the chromatic palette, in the masterful use of the chiaroscuro technique as well as the extreme elegance of the drapery. The author must be sought in the circle or among the followers of Pietro da Cortona (1597-1669), lacking authenticity. Among the greatest interpreters of the Baroque, he worked mainly between Rome and Florence. He created a lavish and allegorical decorative style called "Cortonism" where he combined classical antiquity with perspective illusionism. Finely carved and gilded 19th century frame, with some signs of aging. Work already restored with relining, replacement of the frame and color recovery in small spots. It has some discoloration on the lower part (see photo), overall in good state of conservation. Painting light H 86 x W 117 cm.
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