Lot

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The Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom, painted by Jacob Jordaens, shows an angel guiding Lot and his family as Lot's wife looks back, with dramatic expressions and rich colors.

Etching by Paul Ponce Antoine Robert-de-Seri showing Lot seated at a doorway, gesturing to invite two angels, depicted as young men in robes, into his house.

Lot and his family flee the burning city of Sodom in a Renaissance-style illustration after Raphael; Lot's wife looks back as flames engulf the city behind them.

Lot and his two daughters walk away from burning Sodom in the background, while Lot's wife, turned into a pillar of salt, stands behind them. Painting by Albrecht Durer.

Hand-colored woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle shows Lot and his family led by an angel away from burning Sodom, with Lot's wife depicted as a pillar of salt.

Persian illuminated manuscript showing Lot speaking with the angel Jibra'il; Lot's family sits nearby and the destroyed city of Sodom appears in the background.

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Add new Web site: Learn Religions - Who Was Lot in the Bible?	Grace Young	Sep 12, 2026
	Media added.	Charles Preston	Jul 06, 2026
	New article added.	Charles Preston	Jul 02, 2026