Destruction of Sodom and Gamorrah
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Destruction of Sodom and Gamorrah
The destruction of Sodom and Gamorrah Date: 1493
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1493 Angels Bibles Biblical Destruction Sodom
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This evocative print depicts the biblical story of the Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, as illustrated in a 1493 edition of the Bible. The event, described in the Old Testament book of Genesis, is one of the most famous and dramatic narratives in the history of Western civilization. According to the biblical account, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were notorious for their wickedness and moral decay. God, unable to find even ten righteous people in the cities, decided to bring about their destruction. Angels, sent by God, arrived in the cities, but were met with hostile and lewd advances from the Sodomites. In response, God rained down sulfur and fire from the heavens, destroying the cities and their inhabitants. This print, created in the late 15th century, offers a vivid and dramatic visual interpretation of this biblical story. The image shows the angels standing at the entrance of the city, surrounded by a mob of Sodomites. Above them, the sky is ablaze with the fiery wrath of God. The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah are depicted as smoldering ruins, with the dead and dying lying in the streets. The print serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of moral decay and the wrath of a vengeful God. The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah has been a popular subject in art and literature throughout history, and this print offers a fascinating glimpse into how this biblical story was interpreted and depicted during the Renaissance period. The image is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of the biblical narrative and its ability to inspire awe and wonder, as well as fear and caution.
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