Lot en zijn dochters 1708 - 1714

Louis Du Guernier created this etching, titled *Lot and his Daughters*, portraying a biblical scene rife with symbolism. The act of offering wine, prominently featured, extends beyond mere hospitality. It’s a gesture laden with consequence, leading to Lot’s inebriation and the subsequent events. The wine, thus, becomes a symbol of temptation and moral decline, a motif that echoes through art history, resurfacing in scenes of the *Fall of Man* and *Bacchus’s revelries*. Consider the emotional undercurrent: the daughters' expressions, a mix of concern and determination, hinting at the desperation driving their actions. This psychological complexity echoes in countless portrayals of women in extreme circumstances, from ancient tragedies to modern narratives. It is an eternal return of the repressed, as human emotions and impulses find expression across epochs. This image serves as a potent reminder of how symbols carry cultural memory, resurfacing and evolving, and reminding us of the timeless struggles with morality, survival, and the human condition.