Flemish school; first half of the 17th century. "Lot... Lot 14

Flemish school; first half of the 17th century. "Lot and his family fleeing from Sodom" and "Aeneas fleeing from Troy". Oil on copper (x2). They show faults and losses on the pictorial surface. They have 19th century frames with damage caused by xylophages. Measurements: 16 x 22 cm (x2); 22,5 x 28 cm (frames, x2). Oil paintings on copper that present scenes of flight as a panoramic view, one of them refers to a theme of mythological origin as is the case of Aeneas, while the other comes from the Old Testament. Both pieces are linked by the theme of fire, which in turn serves to demonstrate the artist's technical mastery in capturing the glow of fire in the darkness. The way in which both scenes are composed, with a large number of figures in the case of the image of Lot and a precise attention to detail, such as the presence of the fire that can be seen in both scenes, is reminiscent of aesthetic patterns typical of the Dutch school. The skilful composition, as well as the manner of working the landscape and other formal details, allow us to relate this work to the tradition of the Flemish school. During the first half of the century, painters of the Flemish school discovered Italian landscape painting, particularly that of Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin. They were mainly attracted by its light, with golden and pink tones dominating the horizon, creating a delicate and diffused atmosphere of great lyricism. This influence would lead to the development of a landscape that was totally different from that which had been typical of the Dutch school up to that time, less realistic and more fanciful, ideal in the classical manner.