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The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (© Ashmolean Museum)
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© Ashmolean Museum

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

Artist: Joachim Patenir (1485 - 1524)

Location: Ashmolean Museum

Date: 1485 - 1524

Materials: oil on panel

Dimensions: 31 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £900 (Total: £900)

Vendor: R Langton Douglas

Review number: 1011 (1936)

Provenance:
Albrecht Durer

Description:
'The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the Flight of Lot and his Daughters'. The towns are ablaze, while angels lead Lot and his family to safety. The pillar of salt stands in the background.

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